Graduate Certificates in Library Science
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Education Levels of Library Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 432 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 | 5,485 |
| Graduate Certificate | 432 |
| Basic Certificate | 276 |
| Associate Degree | 171 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 119 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 43 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
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 $22,165. 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, $22,165 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,165.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in library science. About 90.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 42 |
| Women | 390 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 312 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 32 |
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. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 109 people received their graduate certificate in library science from TWU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
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. The library science program at University of North Texas awarded 62 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their graduate certificate in library science from LIU Post. About 82% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The library science program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 29 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 14% 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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. The library science program at Wayne State University awarded 27 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,094 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Southern Miss. About 100% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Simmons University. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. The library science program at Simmons University awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at University of Arizona. About 89% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their graduate certificate in library science from University of Oklahoma. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at San Jose State. Of these students, 76% were women and 18% 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. The library science program at Marshall University awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 11% 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. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at Iowa. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,690 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UPR Rio Piedras. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The library science program at University of Memphis awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at Illinois State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. The library science program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 17th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UWM.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Clarion University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
St John's University - New York comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. The library science program at St John's University - New York awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in library science from ESU.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 419 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 13 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to library science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Education | 27,281 |
| Social Sciences | 2,112 |
| Communication & Journalism | 712 |
| Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies | 627 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 320 |
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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