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 University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in library science.
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Library Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia report a median salary of $45,826 a year. This is lower than $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 12% of library science master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of library science master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a master’s in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the library science majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The library science program at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 174 |