Student Achievement
Retention
On average, 91% of students entering the MS (LIS) degree program between AY 2009 and AY 2016 continued or completed their programs of study at SLIS, according to data prepared by the Simmons Registrar's Office. [1]
Time to Degree
Average Time to Degree (students entering the MS (LIS) program between AY 2009 and AY 2016):
| Time to Degree (number of years in which students complete the MS (LIS) degree program) | Average Percentages of Students (average percentage of the number of students entering the MS (LIS) degree program between AY 2009 and AY 2016) |
|---|---|
| Two Years | 42% |
| Three Years | 37% |
| Four Years | 7% |
| Five Years | 4% |
| Six Years | Fewer than 1% |
On average, students completing the MS (LIS) degree program on the Boston campus graduate within 2.04 years. Students completing the MS (LIS) degree program at SLIS West graduate within 2.45 years. [2]
Degrees Awarded
Between 2009 and 2015, SLIS awarded 1417 MS (LIS) degrees to students studying on the Boston campus, at SLIS West, and online.
[1] Student Retention:
SLIS measures student retention in terms of the percentage of students entering the MS (LIS) program annually (i.e., annual cohorts of students beginning the MS (LIS) degree in each academic year) who continue — and complete — their program of study at SLIS in subsequent academic years.
[2] Time to Degree
SLIS students who enroll in the MS (LIS) program as full-time students (students who register for 9 credits per semester) can complete the requirements of the MS (LIS) degree within four semesters or two calendar years. An average of 42% of SLIS students complete the MS (LIS) degree within two calendar years; 37% complete the degree within three calendar years; and fewer than 10% complete the degree within four, five, or six years.