Bachelor’s Degrees in Library Science
Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 138 people earned their bachelor's degree in library science. This earns it the #37 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in library science at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 5,689 |
Graduate Certificate | 497 |
Basic Certificate | 282 |
Associate Degree | 180 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 138 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 43 |
Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in library science is $27,109. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,081 and the high is $28,136.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for library science majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in library science. About 90.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 13 |
Women | 125 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 110 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in library science. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
The most popular school in the United States for library science students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in library science from UAGC. Of these students, 93% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,109.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in library science. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in library science from Southern Miss. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in library science at University of Southern Mississippi make a median salary of 27,109.
University of Maine at Augusta is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in library science. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in library science from UMA. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in library science at University of Maine at Augusta make a median salary of 27,109.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in library science. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in library science from UNOMAHA. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. University of Nebraska at Omaha library science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,109.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in library science. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in library science from Kutztown University. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania library science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,109.
Southern Connecticut State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in library science. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in library science from SCSU. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in library science at Southern Connecticut State University make a median salary of 27,109.
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Related Majors
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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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