MLIS Exit Survey Archive

Exit Survey of Fall 2024 Graduates

We invite you to browse the statistics pulled from a recent exit survey of graduates who completed the Master of Library and Information Science program in December 2024. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=119 responses)

• 97% said they would recommend the MLIS program. 
• 84% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (50%) or Good (34%). 
• According to the survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 22% selected Public Librarianship, 10% chose Academic Librarianship, and 10% chose Management, Digitization, and Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Records. 13% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 68% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 18 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 98% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral.
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 94% of the survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 95% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit, student success planner, and the MLIS career pathways as the most extremely useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis. 

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 83% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association (ALA), Special Libraries Association (SLA), Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Society of American Archivists (SAA), or National Association of Government and Records Administrators (NAGARA)? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 13% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series. Students enrolled in our MLIS program can apply for travel grants to attend professional conferences.
• Of the professional experience courses provided by our school, 17% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing an internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the fall 2024 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Asia, South America, and Australia. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 85% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments.
• 83% were between the ages of 21 and 45 at the time of graduation.
• 30% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than White, and 5% declined to answer.
• 74% marked female, 18% marked male, 4% marked non-binary, and 3% declined to answer. 
• 52% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

Exit Survey of Spring 2024 Graduates

We invite you to browse the statistics pulled from a recent exit survey of graduates who completed the Master of Library and Information Science program in May 2024. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=117 responses)

“The online format is a huge benefit, and the program offers a really wide array of content areas through all of the pathways. I also found it a really good value for the cost compared to other online MLIS programs.” – MLIS Graduate

• 97% said they would recommend the MLIS program. 
• 87% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (44%) or Good (43%). 
• According to the survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 21% selected Public Librarianship, 12% chose Academic Librarianship, and 11% chose Management, Digitization, and Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Records. 20% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 68% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 18 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 96% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral.
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 92% of the survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 94% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit, student success planner, and the MLIS career pathways as the most extremely useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis. 

“The instructors are helpful and passionate about their work, and the iSchool Student Services Team is prompt and helpful.” — MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 87% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association (ALA), Special Libraries Association (SLA), Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Society of American Archivists (SAA), or National Association of Government and Records Administrators (NAGARA)? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 12% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series. Students enrolled in our MLIS program can apply for travel grants to attend professional conferences.
• Of the professional experience courses provided by our school, 13% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing a for-credit internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

“This online program offers amazingly supportive and knowledgeable professors who encourage students to explore, collaborate, and develop ideas in a warm, inclusive, engaging, and fun environment.” — MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the spring 2024 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 83% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments.
• 71% were between the ages of 26 and 45 at the time of graduation.
• 41% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than White, and 3% declined to answer.
• 81% marked female, 13% marked male, 3% marked non-binary, and 3% declined to answer. 
• 56% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

Exit Survey of Fall 2023 Graduates

We invite you to browse the statistics pulled from a recent exit survey of graduates who completed the Master of Library and Information Science program in December 2023. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=107 responses)

“This program gave me the tools, knowledge, and confidence to change careers.” — MLIS Graduate

• 97% said they would recommend the MLIS program. 
• 94% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (57%) or Good (37%). 
• According to the survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 20% selected Public Librarianship, 8% chose Academic Librarianship, and 9% chose Management, Digitization, and Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Records. 12% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 76% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 12 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 96% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral.
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 95% of the survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 96% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit, student success planner, and the MLIS career pathways as the most extremely useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis.

“The ability to do the program online asynchronously allowed me to keep my job and do program work on my own schedule.” — MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 88% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association (ALA), Special Libraries Association (SLA), Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Society of American Archivists (SAA), or National Association of Government and Records Administrators (NAGARA)? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 13% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series. Students enrolled in our MLIS program can apply for travel grants to attend professional conferences.
• Of the professional experience courses provided by our school, 13% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing a for-credit internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

“I loved that there were a variety of courses I could take to diversify my skillset.” — MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the fall 2023 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Europe. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 89% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments.
• 77% were between the ages of 26 and 45 at the time of graduation.
• 40% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than White, not Hispanic and 4% declined to answer.
• 72% marked female, 15% marked male, 7% marked non-binary, and 6% declined to answer. 
• 55% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

Exit Survey of Spring 2023 Graduates

We invite you to browse the statistics pulled from a recent exit survey of graduates who completed the Master of Library and Information Science program in May 2023. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=87 responses)

“SJSU MLIS was a wonderful, caring community that brought meaningful experiences to my life.” — MLIS Graduate

• 95% said they would recommend the MLIS program. 
• 84% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (54%) or Good (30%). 
• According to the survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 21% selected Public Librarianship, 12% chose Academic Librarianship, and 10% chose Management, Digitization, and Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Records, and 8% chose Youth Librarianship. 13% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 82% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 12 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 97% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral.
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 90% of the survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 96% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit, student success planner, and the MLIS career pathways as the most extremely useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis. 

“I absolutely loved my experience in the MLIS program and will miss it, the faculty and my peers greatly.” — MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 88% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association (ALA), Special Libraries Association (SLA), Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Society of American Archivists (SAA), or National Association of Government and Records Administrators (NAGARA)? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 15% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
• Of the professional experience courses provided by our school, 15% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing a for-credit internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

Exit Survey of Fall 2022 Graduates

We invite you to browse the statistics pulled from a recent exit survey of graduates who completed the Master of Library and Information Science program in December 2022. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=105 responses)

“The number and depth of professional tracks is impressive. I felt every single class I took was of high quality.” — MLIS Graduate

• 99% said they would recommend the MLIS program. 
• 90% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (65%) or Good (25%). 
• According to the survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 19% selected public librarianship, 10% chose academic librarianship, and 8% chose emerging technologies. 14% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 74% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 12 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 97% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral.
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 91% of the survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 99% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit, student success planner, and the MLIS career pathways as the most useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis.

“This program utilizes the latest and up-and-coming technology tools and applications that would improve and change libraries of the future, which are assets to add in resumes and share when applying for library positions.” — MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 89% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association (ALA), Special Libraries Association (SLA), Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Society of American Archivists (SAA), or National Association of Government and Records Administrators (NAGARA)? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 15% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
• Of the professional experience courses provided by our school, 18% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing a for-credit internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

“The courses and teachers are fantastic. I was able to develop a whole new skill set while working full time.” — MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the fall 2022 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various countries, including the United States and Canada. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 89% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, non-profit organizations, and a host of other types of career environments. 
• 57% were between the ages of 26 and 40 at the time of graduation.
• 32% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than White, not Hispanic and 3% declined to answer.
• 79% marked female, 17% marked male, 3% marked non-binary.
• 59% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

“The MLIS program was welcoming, insightful, educational, easy to access and flexible to do, and helped in setting up my career to becoming a librarian.” — MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the Spring 2023 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Asia. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 85% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments. 
• 68% were between the ages of 26 and 40 at the time of graduation.
• 36% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than White, not Hispanic and 5% declined to answer.
• 72% marked female, 20% marked male, 3% marked non-binary, and 3% declined to answer. 
• 53% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

Exit Survey of Spring 2022 Graduates

“It is a cost effective and ALA-accredited program with instructors who are clearly experts and practitioners in their fields.” — MLIS Graduate

We invite you to browse the statistics pulled from a recent exit survey of graduates who completed the Master of Library and Information Science program in May 2022. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=131 responses)

• 97% said they would recommend the MLIS program. 
• 92% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (56%) or Good (36%). 
• According to the survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 21% selected public librarianship, 14% chose academic librarianship, and 11% chose youth librarianship. 11% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 76% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 12 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 98% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral.
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 93% of the survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 88% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit, student success planner, and the MLIS career pathways as the most extremely useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis. Learn more.

“It is accessible, clearly designed, and offers many helpful resources for success.” — MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 89% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association (ALA), Special Libraries Association (SLA), Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Society of American Archivists (SAA), or National Association of Government and Records Administrators (NAGARA)? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 15% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
• Of the professional experience courses provided by our school, 17% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing a for-credit internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

“This program provides aspiring librarians and information professionals with practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for an array of career paths.” — MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the spring 2022 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Asia. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 85% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments. 
• 50% were between the ages of 26 and 35 at the time of graduation.
• 31% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than White, not Hispanic and 6% declined to answer.
• 75% marked female, 16% marked male, 5% marked non-binary, and 4% declined to answer. 
• 47% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

“It is an affordable, practical and progressive program. I definitely recommend.” — MLIS Graduate

Exit Survey of Spring 2021 Graduates

“The iSchool is extremely equipped to run an online program. The faculty is amazing and I learned so much practical knowledge.” — MLIS Graduate

We invite you to browse the statistics pulled from an exit survey of graduates who completed the Master of Library and Information Science program in May 2021. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=136 responses)

• 93% said they would recommend the MLIS program. 
• 84% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (51%) or Good (33%). 
• According to the survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 19% selected public librarianship, 12% chose academic librarianship, and 9% chose archives and preservation. 15% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 64% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 12 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 96% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral.
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 93% of the survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 90% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit, student success planner, and the MLIS career pathways as the most extremely useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis. 

“The flexibility offered with a fully online program fit my needs, the faculty is top notch, and the fact that I took classes with folks from around the world was exciting.” — MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 87% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association (ALA), Special Libraries Association (SLA), Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Society of American Archivists (SAA), or National Association of Government and Records Administrators (NAGARA)? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 16% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
• Of the professional experience courses provided by our school, 21% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing a for-credit internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

“It gives a sense of belonging, offers high-quality courses and many resources. The overall experience was very positive.” — MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the spring 2021 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Thailand, and Germany. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 78% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments. 
• 85% were between the ages of 21 and 50 at the time of graduation, with the highest concentration age group of 26-30 at 22%.
• 27% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than “White, not Hispanic” and 3% declined to answer.
• 80% marked female, 16% marked male, 1% marked non-binary, 1% marked transgender, and 1% declined to answer. 
• 51% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

“This program was a dream come true for me. I came in with the highest expectations and the program exceeded them. I will cherish the memories I made, connections formed, and lessons learned.” — MLIS Graduate

Exit Survey of Fall 2020 Graduates

“The program offers affordable and asynchronous classes with incredibly knowledgeable and passionate professors.” — MLIS Graduate

We invite you to browse the statistics pulled from an exit survey of graduates who completed the Master of Library and Information Science program in December 2020. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=141 responses)

• 96% said they would recommend the MLIS program. 
• 89% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (57%) or Good (32%). A graduate commented, “The MLIS program at SJSU is accessible to working adults and is taught by professors who care deeply for student success and achievement. SJSU is committed to ensuring that the course work reflects a commitment to equity and celebrates students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The program uses an excellent LMS and was able to transition seamlessly with the onset of COVID, allowing students to continue learning without disruption.” 
• According to survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 22% selected public librarianship, 11% chose academic librarianship, and 12% chose youth librarianship. 14% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 70% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 12 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 99% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral.
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 94% of survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 95% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit, student success planner, and the MLIS career pathways as the most extremely useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis.

“I found the program to be well organized and user friendly, with a focus on skills that will be professionally useful.” – MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 89% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association (ALA), Special Libraries Association (SLA), Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Society of American Archivists (SAA), or National Association of Government and Records Administrators (NAGARA)? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 16% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
• Of the professional experience courses provided by our school, 19% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing a for-credit internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

“The courses and professors were engaging, and I feel that the program has helped to prepare me as an information professional.” — MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the fall 2020 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various countries, including the United States, Canada and Asia. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 80% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments. 
• 93% were between the ages of 21 and 50 at the time of graduation, with the highest concentration age group of 26-30 at 27%.
• 31% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than “White, not Hispanic” and 4% declined to answer.
• 82% marked female, 13% marked male, 4% marked non-binary, and 1% declined to answer. 
• 58% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

“The program really sets you up to know what you need to do to complete it and not miss deadlines. It takes away the worry so you can just concentrate on learning.” — MLIS Graduate

Exit Survey of Spring 2020 Graduates

Here are some statistics pulled from an exit survey of graduates who completed the MLIS program in May 2020. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=116 responses)

• 96% said they would recommend the MLIS program. A survey respondent shared, “The content was engaging, professors were informative, and the schedule was very flexible.”
• 87% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (59%) or Good (28%). “Thank you for the program. I’ve applied a lot of what I learned into my profession because every class was applicable to real-world experience,” commented a recent graduate.
• According to survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 20% selected public librarianship, 12% chose academic librarianship, and 9% chose youth librarianship. 12% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 62% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 12 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 97% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral.
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 99% of survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. “I loved my time in the program and was offered a full-time role right before graduation, so I would say I’m a success story,” enthused a recent graduate.
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 96% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit, student success planner, and the MLIS career pathways as the most extremely useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis.

“It is an affordable and well-designed fully online program taught by some of the leading information professionals in the field.” — MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 90% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association (ALA), Special Libraries Association (SLA), Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Society of American Archivists (SAA), or National Association of Government and Records Administrators (NAGARA)? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 18% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
• Of the professional experience courses provided by our school, 19% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing an internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

“I loved that I was able to take a variety of courses based on personal interest as well as career goals. It made me a more well-rounded student.” — MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the spring 2020 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various countries, including the United States, Europe, Canada and South America. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 87% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments. 
• 91% were between the ages of 21 and 50 at the time of graduation, with the highest concentration age group of 26-30 at 24%.
• 32% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than “White, not Hispanic” and 3% declined to answer.
• 84% marked female, 14% marked male, 2% marked non-binary, and 1% declined to answer. (Responses are rounded up.)
• 61% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the iSchool. I think it’s a fantastic program and a bargain for the tuition I paid.” — MLIS Graduate

Exit Survey of Fall 2019 Graduates

“The variety of courses, instructor backgrounds, and the ability to customize my pathway were all factors that made me choose SJSU.” – MLIS Graduate

Here are some statistics pulled from an exit survey of graduates who completed the MLIS program in December 2019. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=122 responses)

• 97% said they would recommend the MLIS program. 
• 93% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (67%) or Good (26%). 
• According to survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 20% selected public librarianship, 10% chose youth librarianship, and 10% chose academic librarianship. 14% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 71% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 12 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 93% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 97% of survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 93% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit and the MLIS career pathways as the most extremely useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis. 

The program offers information professionals access to learning experiences that are relevant to be effective in the job market.” – MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 92% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association, the Special Libraries Association, the Association for Information Science and Technology, or the Society of American Archivists? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 25% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
• 23% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing an internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

“I have finished this program with more enthusiasm and zest for my library career and what my future holds.” – MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the fall 2019 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various countries, including the United States, Canada and Asia. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 83% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments. 
• 77% were between the ages of 26 and 45 at the time of graduation, with the highest concentration age group of 26-30 at 30%.
• 29% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than “White, not Hispanic” and 2% declined to answer.
• 90% marked female, 8% marked male, 1% marked non-binary, and 1% declined to answer.
• 49% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

“I will always be grateful for the quality of education that helped to make my current career possible, and my dream of becoming a librarian a reality.” – MLIS Graduate

Exit Survey of Spring 2019 Graduates

Here are some statistics pulled from an exit survey of graduates who completed the MLIS program in May 2019. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=114 responses)

“It’s a great ALA-accredited school to get an MLIS degree. The flexibility of the program and the amazing, knowledgeable professors make it the best choice.” – MLIS Graduate

• 98% said they would recommend the MLIS program. 
• 92% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either Very Good (66%) or Good (26%). 
• According to survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 14 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 15% selected public librarianship, 11% chose youth librarianship, and 12% chose academic librarianship. 13% did not follow a specific pathway and instead mixed and matched their electives from a variety of career pathways.
• 68% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 12 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 97% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 92% of survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 93% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit and the MLIS career pathways as extremely useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis. 

“I learned so many practical skills, including web design, Scratch programming, copy and content editing, and so much more!” – MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 93% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association, the Special Libraries Association, the Association for Information Science and Technology, or the Society of American Archivists? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 18% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, and the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series.
• 22% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing an internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

“My classes felt less like a class and more like a community coming together to learn and collaborate.” – MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some stats about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the spring 2019 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 88% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments. 
• 72% were between the ages of 21 and 40 at the time of graduation, with the highest concentration age group of 26-30 at 30%.
• 33% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than “White, not Hispanic” and 3% declined to answer.
• 82% marked female, 18% marked male, and 1% marked non-binary. (Percentages are rounded up.)
• 54% of respondents stated they are the first person in their family to obtain a master’s degree. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group. 

“I have been extremely pleased with this program and have succeeded beyond my wildest expectations!” – MLIS Graduate

Exit Survey of Fall 2018 Graduates

Here are some statistics pulled from an exit survey of graduates who completed the MLIS program in December 2018. Note percentages are rounded and may not always equal 100. (n=155 responses)

“The entire program was well-organized with a rigorous and informative curriculum. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in this program and learned a lot.” – MLIS Graduate

• 97% said they would recommend the MLIS program. A survey respondent elaborated, “I have recommended the program due to its rigor, experienced faculty, course offerings, and excellent leadership. I believe the iSchool offers courses and instruction well-designed to prepare librarians and information scientists for current and emerging professional environments.”
• 93% rated their overall educational experience at our school as either very good (59%) or good (34%). 
• According to survey respondents, the top five strengths of the MLIS program are flexibility, online learning environment, curriculum, cost, and faculty. 
• Our MLIS students can customize their studies to their interests and career goals by taking classes from a variety of specialization areas. Of the 13 exciting career pathways students can explore when choosing electives, 19% selected public librarianship, 13% chose youth librarianship, and 13% chose academic librarianship.
• 69% completed the MLIS program in three or fewer years. Did you know that you can complete the MLIS program at your own pace, choosing the number of courses you want to take each semester? You have up to seven years to earn your graduate degree, but you could earn your graduate degree in as quickly as 12 months as a full-time student. View full-time course load scenario.
• As an online school, we know the importance of timely technology help. When asked about our technology resource center and technology support, 96% of those who used the services were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We help students to become the best job candidate by offering career workshops, a dedicated career blog, job search tips and guidance, access to job listing sites, and one-on-one consultations with our expert career counselor. 95% of survey respondents who took advantage of our school’s career development resources were satisfied or felt neutral. 
• We provide advising tools and resources to help our students plan their course work. We also have faculty pathway advisors who can provide insight about the different career directions and electives. 91% took advantage of the advising support and ranked the advising toolkit and the MLIS career pathways as the most useful of all of the MLIS advising tools and resources we provide to our students. 
• 100% of the survey respondents completed the e-Portfolio for their culminating experience. Did you know that you have a choice for your culminating experience? Students can choose to complete the e-Portfolio or a thesis.

“I learned so, so much about all aspects of library and information science. It opened my eyes to the types of work I hope to do more of in the future.” – MLIS Graduate

Our students also took advantage of a range of informal learning opportunities and activities that helped them expand their professional network and aid them with future job seeking. For example:

• 92% were members of professional associations. Did you know we give new MLIS students a free one-year membership to the American Library Association, the Special Libraries Association, the Association for Information Science and Technology, or the Society of American Archivists? Learn more.
• Extracurricular activities abound at our school. Among the vast opportunities for networking and resume building, 16% attended professional association conferences while enrolled in the MLIS program. They also participated in student chapters of professional associations, the peer-reviewed Student Research Journal, the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series, and the iSchool Connext student and alumni group. 
• 21% expanded their skills, knowledge and work experience by completing an internship. Although not a requirement, internships are highly encouraged. In fact, in a recent survey, our alumni strongly advised students to complete internships. Employers are looking for work experience, and internships are a great way to build your resume. Did you know that we offer both place-based and virtual internship opportunities at companies located around the world? Learn more.

“Every professor and course I took was excellent, and provided the information and skills necessary for me to gain insight, experience and confidence.” – MLIS Graduate

In addition, you’ll be in good company in the MLIS program. Here are some facts about our graduating MLIS students as reported in the fall 2018 exit survey:

• While earning their MLIS degree, our students lived in various countries, including the United States, Canada, India, and Panama. Our MLIS program is offered exclusively online, and there are no on-campus orientations or other required in-person events.
• The online program allows students the flexibility to continue working while pursuing their MLIS degree. 90% were both students at our school and employees at public libraries, K-12 schools, academic libraries, and a host of other types of career environments. 
• 91% were between the ages of 21 and 50 at the time of graduation, with the highest concentration age group of 26-30 at 28%.
• 29% identified themselves as an ethnicity other than “White, not Hispanic” and 5% declined to answer.
• 80% marked female, 17% marked male, 2% marked non-binary, and 1% preferred not to answer.
• 52% of respondents stated they were First Generation Graduate Students. Learn more about the First Generation Student Group.