Program Evaluation

Student learning outcomes and students' evaluation of the Master of Science degree program.

The Master of Science degree program is accredited by the American Library Association. Please click on the following link to view our COA Program Presentation.

 

Faculty, students and alumni news and accomplishments

Some data points of our program:

1. Retention Rate: Based on a data analysis of 2013 - 2017 student retention, average retention rate within a year after the students were admitted is 87.55% for MS in Information Science, and 82.03% for MS in Library Science.

2. Average Time to Degree Completion. Based on a data analysis of students who were admitted into the program since 2013 to 2016, The 2-year average time to degree completion is 1.83 for  MS Information Science students, and 1.70 for MS Library Science students.

3. Percentage of Graduates holding positions relevant to the degree within 12 months of degree completion (may include further graduate study): 81.38%.  (This data was obtained thorugh a survey of 434 graduates who graduated in 2017-2018. The response rate is 43%)