Library Science at University of Rhode Island
Every library science school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the library science program at University of Rhode Island stacks up to those at other schools.URI is located in Kingston, Rhode Island and has a total student population of 17,649.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Library Science section at the bottom of this page.
URI Library Science Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Library Science
Online Classes Are Available at URI
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.
For those who are interested in distance learning, URI does offer online courses in library science for the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
URI Library Science Rankings
Library Science Student Demographics at URI
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at University of Rhode Island.
URI Library Science Master’s Program
Of the students who received a library science master's degree from URI, 76% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in library science.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Concentrations Within Library Science
If you plan to be a library science major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Rhode Island. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 46 |
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 RI, the home state for University of Rhode Island.
| Occupation | Jobs in RI | Average Salary in RI |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 830 | $114,660 |
| Librarians | 750 | $69,010 |
| Library Technicians | 140 | $43,560 |
| Archivists | 80 | $59,520 |
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 Tnricci under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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