Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how URI compares to other colleges that offer library science.
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Library Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from URI report a median salary of $53,882 a year. This is lower than $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of library science master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of library science master’s degree graduates at URI are White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master’s in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the library science majors at University of Rhode Island.
The library science program at URI offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 55 |