In the University of Arizona's esteemed Master of Arts in Library and Information Science program, students are prepared for essential jobs in library and information management across communities and industries.
MLIS graduates are ready to excel in positions including:
A Field of Growing Importance & Demand
6.3%
Library and Information Science Job Growth
Over Next 5 Years
$65K
Average Salary for Master's in
Library and Information Science Graduates
According to research by Lightcast, library and information science-related jobs are expected to grow by more than 6% over the next five years (archivists, curators and library managers at 8% or more).
While job demand is highest in California, Texas, Florida, New York and Massachusetts, Arizona is also experiencing rapid growth in library and information science job opportunities and salaries.
According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for a Master's in Library and Information Science graduate is $65,000 per year, with top annual average salaries ranging up to $105,000 or more.
Top Library and Information Science Employers
Top institutional library and information science employers include:
- Local, county, regional and state government agencies
- Federal government agencies
- Colleges and universities
- Public school districts
- Private schools
- Health clinics
- Hospitals
- Libraries
- Museums
- Nonprofit and community-support organizations
Top corporate library and information science employers nationwide, according to Lightcast, include:
- Deloitte
- Elevance Health
- Johnson & Johnson
- KinderCare Education
- KPMG
- Oracle
- Randstad
- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
- YMCA
KNOWLEDGE RIVER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The iSchool's Knowledge River Scholars program provides a unique opportunity for Latino, Native American, Black and other traditionally underrepresented students to prepare for a career as a librarian or information professional.
Selected students in the MLIS receive academic support, specialized advising, a cohort-based learning community, mentoring, professional development and limited scholarship funding.