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Library Science Schools in California

1,036 Library Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Library Science is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in California

Library Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 715
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 207
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 207
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 207
Associate Degree 58
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

In California, a library science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of library science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.4%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in California

85,660 people in the state and 688,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to library science.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in California

Library Science grads earn an average of $81,580 in the state and $61,530 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

648 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. In their early career, San Jose State grads earn an average salary of $57,540.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,987. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $32,569. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748.

#5

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,093 Total Students

In their early career, Cuesta College grads earn an average salary of $34,686. This public school has an average net price of $11,063. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,553 a year. This public school has an average net price of $5,323.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,027 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,056 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,707 Total Students

In their early career, City College of San Francisco grads earn an average salary of $37,043. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,382. 51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,535 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,584. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

#9

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,693 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $38,509 after graduation. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Library Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Managers 11% $129,300
Librarians 10% $78,620
Library Technicians 8% $45,060

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to library science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Social Sciences 51,430
Psychology 40,562
Education 25,545
Communication & Journalism 17,589
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 8,196
History 5,392
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 3,541

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