Library & Information Science at Sam Houston State University
What traits are you looking for in a library science school? To help you decide if Sam Houston State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's library science program.SHSU is located in Huntsville, Texas and approximately 21,912 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Library & Information Science section at the bottom of this page.
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SHSU Library & Information Science Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Library Science
Online Classes Are Available at SHSU
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
SHSU does offer online education options in library science for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Master’s Degree
SHSU Library & Information Science Rankings
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Library Science Student Demographics at SHSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at Sam Houston State University.
SHSU Library & Information Science Master’s Program
In the library science master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of degree recipients. That is 30% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in library science.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
White | 32 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Related Majors
Careers That Library Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in library science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Sam Houston State University.
Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
---|---|---|
Managers | 20,710 | $122,130 |
Librarians | 9,430 | $60,810 |
Archivists | 460 | $66,120 |
Library Science Professors | 380 | $68,960 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Bigguill under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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