MLIS Career Outcomes

Professional librarian

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:

  • Public, school, academic, health science or legal librarian
  • Library manager
  • Health information specialist
  • Media specialist
  • Research analyst
  • Researcher
  • Data analyst
  • Metadata analyst
  • Archivist
  • Copyright specialist
  • Curatorial specialist
  • Digital curator
  • Digital repository specialist
  • Digital services manager
  • Geospatial specialist
  • Information architect
  • Information officer

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 College of Information Science'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.

Learn More About the Knowledge River Scholars Program

Ready to transform your future in library and information science?

Learn more about the Master of Arts in Library and Information Science by contacting us at infosci-grad@arizona.edu, or review the admissions process and begin your application now:

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