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    Master of Science in Information Sciences

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    Knoxville, USMSHybrid2 years
    $64,608.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    78%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    89
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $60.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a 36-credit, 2-year, hybrid MS program based in Knoxville, US. Tuition is $64,608.

    About the program

    The program covers the evolving information environment, organization and representation of information, and information access and retrieval. Students develop individualized programs of study with career pathways in areas such as academic librarianship, archives, data curation, public librarianship, and user experience design.

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    13th among public universities (U.S. News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,066.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $64,608 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Science in Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville take to complete?
    Master of Science in Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.25 cumulative undergraduate GPA
    How competitive is Master of Science in Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
    Master of Science in Information Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville reports an acceptance rate of approximately 78%.