MLIS Program Assessment

The School of Information Studies, Master of Library & Information Science program has been continuously accredited by the American Library Association since 1976. The program is currently undergoing the re-accreditation process. The next Committee on Accreditation (COA) site visit will take place in 2025.
Recruitment & Retention
Source: UWM Data Hub
MLIS Retention: 94%
MLIS Average Time to Degree: 2 Years (4 semesters)
MLIS Placement Data: 54%
Source: 123 Graduates Surveyed | 24 Responded
MLIS Enrollment Data (Total # of Students)
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Enrolled | 356 | 340 | 376 | 336 | 385 |
MLIS Degrees Granted
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Degrees | 111 | 141 | 110 | 117 | 123 |