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Florida State University's School of Information offers an ALA-Accredited Masters in Information (MSI) degree ranked #12 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report among graduate programs in Library and Information Studies, and is ranked #1 for School Media and #7 for Youth Services. FSU's ALA Student Chapter has won awards as #1 in the nation and #2 in the nation from the American Library Association. The School of Information also offers a Masters in Information Technology (MSIT) degree ranked #2 among public universities in the nation by US News and World Report, a PhD in Information degree, and two Bachelors degree (BSIT) majors in Information Technology and Information and Communication Technology.
| Degree | BS-ICT | BS-IT | MSI | MSIT | Specialist | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Summer 2021 | 104* | 164* | 214 | 119 | 4 | 31 |
| Enrollment FT | 20 | 20 | 30 | 17 | 0 | 13 |
| Enrollment PT | 84 | 144 | 184 | 102 | 4 | 18 |
| Minorities | 52.88% | 52.73% | 36.45% | 55.46% | 50.00% | 67.74% |
| Females | 51.64% | 20.61% | 77.10% | 42.86% | 50.00% | 51.61% |
| Degrees Awarded (AY2020-2021) |
85 | 71 | 108 | 64 | 3 | 4 |
| Retention AY 2019-20 Cohort | 100.0% | 100.0% | 99.1% | 100.0% | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| Retention AY 2018-19 Cohort | 100.0% | 98.7% | 95.9% | 89.5% | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| Retention AY 2017-18 Cohort | 98.9% | 99.0% | 91.3% | 97.1% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Degree | BS-ICT | BS-IT | MSI | MSIT | Specialist | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Spring 2021 | 173* | 225* | 293 | 154 | 7 | 32 |
| Enrollment FT | 139 | 169 | 68 | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Enrollment PT | 34 | 56 | 225 | 119 | 3 | 28 |
| Minorities | 44.51% | 50.67% | 32.65% | 50.65% | 57.14% | 28.13% |
| Females | 59.65% | 18.55% | 77.55% | 41.56% | 42.86% | 53.13% |
| Degrees Awarded (AY2020-2021 through Fa20) |
29 | 34 | 68 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Retention AY 2019-20 Cohort | 100.0% | 100.0% | 99.1% | 100.0% | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| Retention AY 2018-19 Cohort | 100.0% | 98.7% | 95.9% | 89.5% | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| Retention AY 2017-18 Cohort | 98.9% | 99.0% | 91.3% | 97.1% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Undergraduate Level | 2015 Fall | 2016 Fall | 2017 Fall | 2018 Fall | 2019 Fall | 2020 Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment UG Total | 442 | 413 | 404 | 412 | 417 | 406 |
| UG Enrollment FT | 394 | 361 | 341 | 363 | 368 | 362 |
| UG Enrollment PT | 48 | 52 | 63 | 49 | 49 | 44 |
| BS-ICT | 214 | 205 | 215 | 203 | 200 | 174 |
| Female | 134 | 136 | 137 | 123 | 118 | 97 |
| Male | 80 | 69 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 77 |
| BS-IT | 228 | 208 | 189 | 209 | 217 | 232 |
| Female | 51 | 34 | 28 | 42 | 55 | 54 |
| Male | 177 | 174 | 161 | 167 | 162 | 178 |
| Degrees Awarded AY Total* |
182 (15-16) | 196 (16-17) | 184 (17-18) | 156 (18-19) | 197 (19-20) | 156 (20-21) |
| BS-ICT Degrees Awarded | 77 | 95 | 94 | 88 | 118 | 85 |
| BS-IT Degrees Awarded | 105 | 101 | 90 | 68 | 79 | 71 |
| Graduate Level | 2015 Fall | 2016 Fall | 2017 Fall | 2018 Fall | 2019 Fall | 2020 Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Grad Total | 320 | 308 | 307 | 362 | 399 | 505 |
| PhD Enrollment FT | 23 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 28 |
| PhD Enrollment PT | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MSI Enrollment FT | 45 | 45 | 49 | 47 | 58 | 62 |
| MSI Enrollment PT | 196 | 181 | 168 | 183 | 203 | 234 |
| MSIT Enrollment FT | 9 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 31 | 37 |
| MSIT Enrollment PT | 37 | 42 | 40 | 75 | 74 | 128 |
| Specialist Enrollment FT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Specialist Enrollment PT | 4 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 |
| PhD | 29 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 34 |
| Female | 23 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
| Male | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
| MSI | 241 | 226 | 217 | 230 | 261 | 296 |
| Female | 191 | 189 | 176 | 186 | 207 | 236 |
| Male | 50 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 54 | 60 |
| MSIT | 46 | 56 | 61 | 93 | 105 | 165 |
| Female | 18 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 34 | 72 |
| Male | 28 | 36 | 35 | 67 | 71 | 93 |
| Specialist | 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 10 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Degrees Awarded AY Total* |
145 (15-16) | 117 (16-17) | 126 (17-18) | 132 (18-19) | 137 (19-20) | 179 (20-21) |
| PhD Degrees Awarded | 12 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MSI Degrees Awarded | 118 | 87 | 95 | 87 | 93 | 108 |
| MSIT Degrees Awarded | 14 | 21 | 29 | 41 | 36 | 64 |
| Specialist Degrees Awarded | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
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Summer 2021
In Summer 2021, 641 students enrolled in FSU’s School of Information include:
368 graduate level students (PhD, MSI, MSIT, Specialist, and Graduate Certificate seekers)
269 undergraduate students (ICT, IT, and pre-IT / pre-ICT, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate seekers)
The 368 graduate students (58.0%) include:
PHD total: 31
MSI total: 214
MSIT total: 119
Specialist total: 4
Non-degree Graduate / Certificate only total: 4 (unduplicated).
[Please note, a total of 148 students are actively seeking 194 Certificates when using duplicated Grad count.]
The 269 undergraduate students (42.0%) included:
ICT students: 81
IT students: 132
pre-ICT students: 16 + 7* = 23 (*Upper Level, NFA)
pre-IT students: 29 + 3* = 32 (*Upper Level, NFA)
Post-Baccalaureate (Certificate only): 3 (unduplicated)
Of the 641 students, 309 (Grad, UG, 48.21%) identify as minority (American Indian/Native Alaskan, Asian, Black/African-American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Two or More Races), 332 either identify as White or did Not Specify their race/ethnicity. 331 students enrolled are female (51.64%), 310 are male.
For the Academic Year 2020-2021 (Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021) a total of 335 degrees were awarded as follows:
Graduate Degrees (179 degrees, 53.4%) – Summer, Fall 2020, Spring 2021:
PhD: 4
MSI: 107 + 1 combined MSI-Law
MSIT: 64
Specialist: 3
Undergraduate Degrees (156 degrees, 46.6%) – Summer, Fall 2020, Spring 2021:
ICT (BA / BS): 85
IT (BS): 71
Information Communication Tech Minor: 0
Information Technology Minor: 1
180 of all degrees were earned by females (53.73%), 156 degrees were awarded to males (46.27%). 154 degrees (45.97%) were received by minority students.
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Spring 2021
In Spring 2021, 881 students enrolled in FSU’s School of Information include:
488 graduate level students (PhD, MSI, MSIT, Specialist, and Graduate Certificate seekers)
393 undergraduate students (ICT, IT, and pre-IT / pre-ICT, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate seekers)
The 488 graduate students (55.39%) include:
PHD total: 32
MSI total: 294
MSIT total: 154
Specialist total: 6
Non-degree Graduate / Certificate only total: 2 (unduplicated).
[Please note, a total of 144 students are actively seeking 209 Certificates when using duplicated Grad count.]
The 393 undergraduate students (44.61%) included:
ICT students: 139
IT students: 183
pre-ICT students: 31 + 2* = 33 (*Upper Level, NFA)
pre-IT students: 35 + 3* = 38 (*Upper Level, NFA)
Post-Baccalaureate (Certificate only): 3 (unduplicated)
Of the 881 students, 413 (Grad, UG, 46.88%) identify as minority (American Indian/Native Alaskan, Asian, Black/African-American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Two or More Races), 465 either identify as White or did Not Specify their race/ethnicity. 457 students enrolled are female (55.39%), 424 are male.
For the Academic Year 2020-2021 (Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021) a total of 174 degrees were awarded as follows:
Graduate Degrees (111 degrees, 63.8%) – Summer, Fall 2020 Only:
PhD: 1
MSI: 67 + 1 combined MSI-Law
MSIT: 40
Specialist: 2
Undergraduate Degrees (63 degrees, 36.2%) – Summer, Fall 2020 Only:
ICT (BA / BS): 29
IT (BS): 34
Information Communication Tech Minor: 0
Information Technology Minor: 0
89 of all degrees were earned by females (51.15%), 85 degrees were awarded to males (48.85%). 88 degrees (50.57%) were received by minority students.
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Fall 2020
In Fall 2020, 914 students enrolled in FSU’s School of Information include:
515 graduate level students (PhD, MSI, MSIT, Specialist, and Graduate Certificate seekers)
399 undergraduate students (ICT, IT, and pre-IT / pre-ICT, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate seekers)
The 515 graduate students (56.35%) include:
PHD total: 34
MSI total: 296
MSIT total: 165
Specialist total: 10
Non-degree Graduate / Certificate only total: 10 (unduplicated).
[Please note, a total of 144 students are actively seeking 201 Certificates when using duplicated Grad count.]
The 399 undergraduate students (43.65%) included:
ICT students: 132
IT students: 171
pre-ICT students: 37 + 4* = 41 (*Upper Level, NFA)
pre-IT students: 44 + 8* = 52 (*Upper Level, NFA)
Post-Baccalaureate (Certificate only): 3 (unduplicated)
Of the 907 students, 422 (Grad, UG, 46.42%) identify as minority (American Indian/Native Alaskan, Asian, Black/African-American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Two or More Races), 484 either identify as White or did Not Specify their race/ethnicity. 480 students enrolled are female (50.6%), 426 are male, 1 unidentified.
For the Academic Year 2020-2021 (Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021) a total of 81 degrees were awarded as follows:
Graduate Degrees (53 degrees, 40.7%) - Summer 2020 Only:
PhD: 0
MSI: 37
MSIT: 16
Specialist: 0
Undergraduate Degrees (35 degrees, 59.3%) - Summer 2020 Only:
ICT (BA / BS): 12
IT (BS): 16
Information Communication Tech Minor: 0
Information Technology Minor: 0
35 of all degrees were earned by females (43.21%), 46 degrees were awarded to males (56.79%). 35 degrees (43.21%) were received by minority students.
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Summer 2020
In Summer 2020, 567 students enrolled in FSU's School of Information include:
318 graduate level students (PhD, MSI, MSIT, Specialist, and Graduate Certificate seekers)
249 undergraduate students (ICT, IT, and pre-IT / pre-ICT)
The 318 graduate students (56.1%) include:
PHD total: 25
MSI total: 184
MSIT total: 99
Specialist total: 5
Non-degree Graduate total: 5 (unduplicated) [Please note, a total of 89 students are actively seeking 122 Certificates when using duplicated Grad count]
The 249 undergraduate students (43.9%) included:
ICT students: 80
IT students: 102
pre-ICT students: 23 + 4* = 27 (*Upper Level, NFA)
pre-IT students: 34 + 6* = 40 (*Upper Level, NFA)
Of the 567 students, 258 (Grad, UG, 45.5%) identify as minority (American Indian/Native Alaskan, Asian, Black/African-American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Two or More Races), 309 either identify as White or did Not Specify their race/ethnicity. 287 students enrolled are female (50.6%), 280 are male.
For the Academic Year 2019-2020 (Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020) a total of 332 degrees were awarded as follows:
Graduate Degrees (135 degrees, 40.7%):
PhD: 5
MSI: 91
MSIT: 36
Specialist: 3
Undergraduate Degrees (197 degrees, 59.3%):
ICT (BA / BS): 116
IT (BS): 78
Information Communication Tech Minor: 1
Information Technology Minor: 2
165 of all degrees were earned by females (49.7%), 167 degrees were awarded to males (50.3%). 141 degrees (42.5%) were received by minority students.
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Spring 2020
In Spring 2020, the 828 students enrolled in FSU School of Information include:
411 graduate level students (PhD, MSI, MSIT, Specialist, and Graduate Certificate seekers)
417 undergraduate students (ICT, IT, and pre-IT / pre-ICT)
The 411 graduate students (49.6%) include:
PHD total: 26
MSI total: 253
MSIT total: 115
Specialist total: 6
Non-degree Graduate total: 11 (unduplicated) [Please note, a total of 160 students are actively seeking 192 Certificates when using duplicated Grad count]
The 417 undergraduate students (50.4%) included:
ICT students: 150
IT students: 138
pre-ICT students: 36 + 9* = 45 (*Upper Level, NFA)
pre-IT students: 72 + 12* = 84 (*Upper Level, NFA)
Of the 828 students, 366 (Grad, UG, 44.2%) identify as minority (American Indian/Native Alaskan, Asian, Black/African-American, Hispanic, Two or More Races), 462 either identify as White or did Not Specify their race/ethnicity. 426 students enrolled are female (51.4%), 402 are male.
For Summer and Fall 2019, 180 degrees were awarded as follows:
Graduate Degrees (85 degrees, 47.2%):
PhD: 5
MSI: 55
MSIT: 22
Specialist: 3
Undergraduate Degrees (95 degrees, 52.8%):
ICT (BA / BS): 51
IT (BS): 43
Infotech Minor: 1
87 of all degrees were earned by females (48.3%), 93 degrees were awarded to males (51.7%). 75 degrees (41.7%) were received by minority students.
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Fall 2019
In Fall 2019, the 818 students enrolled in FSU School of Information included:
404 graduate level students (PhD, MSI, MSIT, Specialist, and graduate certificate seekers)
414 undergraduate students (ICT, IT, and pre-IT / pre-ICT)
The 404 graduate students included:
PHD total: 28
MSI total: 262
MSIT total: 104
Specialist total: 5
Non-degree Graduate total: 5 (unduplicated) [Please note, there are a total 104 Certificate Enrollees when using duplicated Grad count]
The 414 undergraduate students included:
ICT students: 144
IT students: 141
pre-ICT students: 47 +7* = 54 (*Upper Level, NFA)
pre-IT students: 69 + 6* = 75 (*Upper Level, NFA)
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Summer 2019
In Summer 2019, the 554 students enrolled in FSU School of Information included:
285 graduate level students (PhD, MSI, MSIT, Specialist, and graduate certificate seekers)
269 undergraduate students (ICT, IT, and pre-IT / pre-ICT)
The 285 graduate students included:
PHD total: 24
MSI total: 171
MSIT total: 78
Specialist total: 6
Non-degree Graduate total: 6 (unduplicated) [Please note, there are a total 68 Certificate Enrollees when using duplicated Grad count]
The 269 undergraduate students included:
ICT students: 103
IT students: 100
pre-ICT students: 29 +5* = 34 (*Upper Level, NFA)
pre-IT students: 30 + 2* = 32 (*Upper Level, NFA)
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Spring 2019
In Spring 2019, the 855 students enrolled in FSU School of Information included:
394 graduate level students (PhD, MSI, MSIT, Specialist, and graduate certificate seekers)
461 undergraduate students (ICT, IT, and pre-IT / pre-ICT)
The 394 graduate students included:
PHD total: 30
MSI total: 239
MSIT total: 109
Specialist total: 9
Non-degree Graduate total: 7 (unduplicated) [Please note, there are a total 58 Certificate Enrollees when using duplicated Grad count]
The 461 undergraduate students included:
ICT students: 182
IT students: 167
pre-ICT students: 40 +10* = 50 (*Upper Level, NFA)
pre-IT students: 48 + 14* = 62 (*Upper Level, NFA)
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Fall 2018
In Fall 2018, the 832 students enrolled in FSU School of Information included:
381 graduate level students (PhD, MSI, MSIT, Specialist, and graduate certificate seekers)
451 undergraduate students (ICT, IT, and pre-IT / pre-ICT)
The 379 graduate students included:
PHD total: 30
MSI total: 237
MSIT total: 94
Specialist total: 9
Non-degree Graduate total: 9 [Please note, there are a total 51 Certificate Enrollees when using duplicated Grad count]
The 451 undergraduate students included:
ICT students: 144
IT students: 152
pre-ICT students: 65 + 12* = 77 (*Upper Level, NFA)
pre-IT students: 64 + 14* = 78 (*Upper Level, NFA)
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Spring 2018
Spring 2018 Total ALA-accredited Masters of Science in Information Students (Headcount): 209
Spring 2018 Total Masters of Science in Information Technology Students: 65
Spring 2018 Total Non-degree seeking Graduate Certificate Students: 3
Spring 2018 Total Specialist Students: 5
Spring 2018 Total Bachelor’s in Information Technology Students (incl. pre-IT): 185
Spring 2018 Total Bachelor’s in Information & Communication Technology (incl. pre-ICT): 209
Spring 2018 Total of all students enrolled: 701
Fall 2017
Fall 2017- Spring 2018 Scholarships Provided to Students by FSU School of Information: $43,300.00 in scholarships to 53 students
Spring 2018 Assistantships Provided to Students by FSU School of Information = 42
Fall 2017 Total ALA-accredited Masters of Science in Information Degrees Awarded = 48
Fall 2017 Total Bachelor’s in Information Technology Degrees Awarded = 55
2016 Data, FSU School of Information
Full-time ALA Master's Students: 45
Part-time ALA Master's Students: 181
ALA Master's Minority Student Enrollment: 69
Total ALA Masters Students (Headcount): 226
Total ALA Master's Students FTE Enrollment: 147
ALA Masters Degrees Awarded in 2016: 118
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded 2015-16: 182
Doctoral Degrees Awarded 2015-16: 12
Full-time Faculty: 25
Part-time Faculty: 5.65
Total FTE Enrollment to Full-time Faculty Ratio: 34:1
Total FTE Enrollment (all programs): 855.6
Median Wages of Graduates: $49,100
Full-time FTIC 6-Year Graduation Rate for Undergraduate Information Technology (2010 entry): 90.0%
Full-time FTIC 4-Year Graduation Rate for Undergraduate Information Technology (2012 entry): 90.2%
4 Year Graduation Rate for ALA Masters in Information (2012 entry): 90.2%
Retention Rate for ALA Masters (2012 entry): 95.1%
Job Titles of FSU ALA Masters in Information Graduates: [see list]