by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMA compares to other colleges that offer library & information science.
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UMA is a solid choice among schools offering library & information science. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maine at Augusta awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in library & information science.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMA, library & information science students accumulate a median of $34,536 in student loans. This is higher than $29,293, the typical median for all majors at UMA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,462 | $21,090 |
| Fees | $1,088 | $1,088 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of library & information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of library & information science bachelor’s degree graduates at UMA were White. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine at Augusta with a bachelor’s in library & information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the library & information science majors at University of Maine at Augusta.
The library & information science program at UMA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library and Information Science | 30 |
UMA awarded 30 degrees in library and information science recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (87%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
More about our data sources and methodologies.