Library Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’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. Also, 11.1% of Library Science graduates were international students.
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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 | 110 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,686 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 9 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Library Science of $51,904 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Library Science students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Library Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 66.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 11.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 11.1% |
| International Students | 1 | 11.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 778 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their doctor'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.
Simmons University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their doctor'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 South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their doctor'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.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 147 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 145 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 144 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 135 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 134 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dominican University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their doctor'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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their doctor'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.
Library Science Concentrations
| 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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