2023 Most Popular Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree School for You
Library & Information Science is the #118 most popular major in the country with 5,950 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Library & Information Science program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the library science master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Library & Information Science
Our 2023 rankings named Emporia State University the most popular school in the Plains States Region for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Emporia, ESU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in library science at the school are women while 22% are male.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in library science at the school are women while 18% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Catherine University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 33 students majoring in library science at St. Kate's, 6% are male and 94% are female.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the # 4 spot on the list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
About 78% of the students majoring in library science at the school are women while 22% are male.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Central Missouri is a great place for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. UCM is a fairly large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.
About 96% of the students majoring in library science at the school are women while 4% are male.
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University of Northern Iowa ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
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Explore the best library and information science schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 105 |
| Minnesota | 33 |
| Kansas | 165 |
| Iowa | 48 |
| Nebraska | 14 |
Majors Related to Library Science
Library & Information Science is one of 2 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Archives Assisting | 467 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 121 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Diliff.
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