Graduate Certificates in Library Science
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Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 402 people earned their graduate certificate in library science. This makes it the 23rd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in library science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,862 |
| Graduate Certificate | 402 |
| Basic Certificate | 243 |
| Associate Degree | 217 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 135 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 30 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in library science is $50,616. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,721 to a high of $56,886.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in library science is $29,022. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,914 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,577.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in library science. About 89.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 43 |
| Women | 359 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 288 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 45 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in library science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for library science students seekinga graduate certificate is Texas Woman's University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their graduate certificate in library science from TWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UNT. About 88% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LIU Post comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in library science from LIU Post. Of these students, 89% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Louisiana State University. Of these students, 86% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Wayne State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern Mississippi. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Southern Miss. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Simmons University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Simmons. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in library science from University of Arizona. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in library science from University of Oklahoma. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is San Jose State University. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in library science from San Jose State. Of these students, 80% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marshall University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Marshall University. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Iowa. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UPR Rio Piedras. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Memphis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UofM.
The 14th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Illinois State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,907 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Illinois State.
The 14th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in library science from IUPUI.
St John's University - New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,233 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in library science from STJ. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Emporia State University. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,278 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in library science from ESU. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 392 | |
| 10 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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