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 | 13-14 | 14-15 | 15-16 | 16-17 | 17-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 92.4% | 89.6% | 85% | 86.2% | 90.3% |
Source: UWM Data Hub
MLIS Average Time to Degree
| Fall | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 YR | 11% | 2% | 11% | 1% |
| 2 YRS | 48% | 50% | 46% | 35% |
| 3 YRS | 23% | 20% | 13% | — |
| 4 YRS | 5% | 8% | — | — |
| Not Yet Awarded | 11% | 16% | 21% | 62% |
Source: UWM Data Hub
Graduation & Placement
MLIS 2017 Placement Data (45 Respondents)
| % Placement | Type of Placement |
|---|---|
| 69% | employed in library & information science |
| 4% | employed in a library or information science capacity but not in a library |
| 13% | employed outside library & information science |
Source: Library Journal Annual Placements & Salaries Survey
MLIS Enrollment Data (Total # of Students)
| Fall | 13-14 | 14-15 | 15-16 | 16-17 | 17-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 347 | 360 | 355 | 330 | 320 |
| Doctoral | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
| Non Degree | 10 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Source: UWM Data Hub
MLIS Degrees Granted
| Year | # of MLIS Degrees |
|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 164 |
| 2014-15 | 128 |
| 2015-16 | 117 |
| 2016-17 | 155 |
| 2017-18 | 107 |
Source: UWM Data Hub