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 Committee on Accreditation (COA) site visit was held in October 2017.
Recruitment & Retention
MLIS Retention Data
| Year | 14-15 | 15-16 | 16-17 | 17-18 | 18-19 | 19-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 77.8% | 80.4% | 82.1% | 79.3% | 82.3% | 77.3% |
Source: UWM Data Hub
MLIS Average Time to Degree
| Fall | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 YR | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| 2 YRS | 51% | 53% | 18% |
| 3 YRS | 34% | 33% | NA |
| 4 YRS | 8% | NA | NA |
| Not Yet Awarded | 5% | 11% | 82% |
Source: UWM Data Hub
Graduation & Placement
2020 MLIS Placement Data (28 Respondents)
| % Placement | Type of Placement |
|---|---|
| 71% | employed in library & information science |
| 14% | employed in a library or information science capacity but not in a library |
| 11% | employed outside library & information science |
Source: Library Journal Annual Placements & Salaries Survey
MLIS Enrollment Data (Total # of Students)
| Fall | 14-15 | 15-16 | 16-17 | 17-18 | 18-19 | 19-20 | 20-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 367 | 356 | 331 | 376 | 388 | 356 | 340 |
| Doctoral | 29 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 23 |
Source: UWM Data Hub
MLIS Degrees Granted
| Year | # of MLIS Degrees |
|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 128 |
| 2015-16 | 105 |
| 2016-17 | 158 |
| 2017-18 | 114 |
| 2018-19 | 111 |
| 2019-20 | 141 |
| 2020-21 | 148 |
Source: UWM Data Hub