Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University at Buffalo compares to other colleges that offer library & information science.
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Library & Information Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University at Buffalo report a median salary of $47,752 a year. This is below $66,344, the median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,670 |
| Fees | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of library & information science master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of library & information science master’s degree graduates at University at Buffalo are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master’s in library & information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in library & information science from University at Buffalo were women.
The majority of library & information science doctoral degree graduates at University at Buffalo are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a doctoral in library & information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library & information science majors at University at Buffalo.
The library & information science program at University at Buffalo includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library and Information Science | 135 |
University at Buffalo granted 135 completions in library and information science in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.