College of Communication and Information
School of Information
www.kent.edu/iSchool


About This Program

If you're passionate about the world of information, the Master of Library and Information Science degree could be the key to unlocking a range of exciting career opportunities. From libraries to museums, archives and beyond, the M.L.I.S. degree prepares you to excel in a variety of information-related fields. Plus, with optional concentrations in Archival Studies and Medical Librarianship, you can tailor your studies to suit your specific interests and goals. And with the option to pursue a dual program with the M.B.A. degree, you'll gain a well-rounded education that's highly valued by employers. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Database administrators and architects

  • 9.7% much faster than the average
  • 132,500 number of jobs
  • $98,860 potential earnings

Curators

  • 12.6% much faster than the average
  • 14,500 number of jobs
  • $56,990 potential earnings

Archivists

  • 7.9% faster than the average
  • 8,100 number of jobs
  • $56,760 potential earnings

Librarians and media collections specialists

  • 5.0% faster than the average
  • 146,500 number of jobs
  • $60,820 potential earnings

Accreditation

American Library Association

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.