At the iSchool, you’ll discover new opportunities and prepare for a successful career. You’ll learn from the best faculty, engage with the brightest students, and have meaningful experiences that you’ll never forget. Along the way, you’ll make connections that last a lifetime.
BS/IS student Hanyu (Zella) Zhao learned about pop culture and data analytics through her work on an undergraduate research project.
MS/LIS student Jason Larsen worked in the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections at Michigan State University for his practicum experience.
Last summer, BS/IS student Shriya Srikanth participated in the NCSA's Students Pushing INnovation (SPIN) program.
No other program of such high quality is as financially accessible as the iSchool, and the online courses do not prevent me from working or caring for family. I was worried at first that distance learning would not provide the best quality of instruction, but the iSchool has been the most ideal program, with courses that have been dynamic, engaging, and demanding. I feel like I am making the very best investment in my future.
Laura Fruhauff, MS/LIS student and scholarship recipient
Our School has a strong network of more than 10,000 alumni who hold a variety of positions, such as information architect, academic librarian, data analyst, youth services librarian, digitization archivist, and user experience designer. Employers include:
Connect with our Alumni Recruiter Network to learn more about the student experience and how a degree from the iSchool can lead to a rewarding career. Our alumni are eager to share their experiences with you. Complete an interest form to be paired with one of our alumni. (At this time, we are unable to pair students interested in our BS/IS program, but our staff will be happy to address any career questions.)
I decided to pursue my master's degree at the University of Illinois because of the course flexibility offered in the program and the numerous career opportunities available.
Sanhita Dhamdhere, MS/IM student and iSchool student ambassador
With few required courses and a variety of electives, our degrees can be customized to meet your unique career goals.
Emily Adams (MS '17) is a librarian at Parkview Junior High in Lawrenceville, Illinois.
Pujeethaa Jakka (MS '19) is a data scientist at Pattern Computer Inc. working on high-dimensional data visualization.
Heather Campbell (MS '19) is discovery and metadata librarian at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse.
Melissa Lydston (MS '15) is a librarian informationist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Kelly Schulz (MS '18) is the assistant archivist at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center.
Christinna Swearingen (MS '19) is the library director for Schreiner Memorial Library in Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Mansi Tripathi (MS '20) is a senior data scientist at Target headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Shoshana Vegh-Gaynor (MS '12) is the reference and instruction librarian at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The iSchool looks forward to visiting with prospective students at the following virtual graduate school fairs and conferences:
Our advisors are collaborators who will support you every step of the way. They will help you select the best courses for your program and goals, and they also will help you find opportunities outside the classroom to develop your skills and make professional connections that are valuable in the job market.
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