Library Science Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Library Science is offered at 101 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Library Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,042 people earned theirLibrary Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Library Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 35 |
| Associate’s Degree | 177 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 110 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,686 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Library Science of $51,904 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,696 |
| 4 years | $51,904 |
| 5 years | $57,387 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Library Science majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Library Science. About 85.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 94 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Library Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 78.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 7.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Library Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
San Jose State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Library Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 778 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Simmons University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 268 bachelor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 267 bachelor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 205 bachelor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emporia State University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 158 bachelor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 147 bachelor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 144 bachelor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 135 bachelor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 134 bachelor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dominican University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 115 bachelor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Library Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration | 6,432 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 465 |
| Library Science, Other | 145 |
| LIBRARY SCIENCE | — |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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