Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in library & information science.
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Library & Information Science students who finish a bachelor’s at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $45,826 a year. This is lower than $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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 & information science master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of library & information science master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Approximately 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 & information 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 & information science majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
This library & information science program at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library and Information Science | 174 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 174 completions in library and information science in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).