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Library Science Schools in Iowa

48 students earned Library Science degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Library Science is the 36th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 87.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 5,500 people employed in jobs related to a library science degree, compared to 688,300 nationwide.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in Iowa

In this state, library science grads earn an average of $47,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,530.

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There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,401. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,438. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $43,071 after graduation.

Library Science Careers in IA

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Library Science Professors 9% $74,270
Librarians 7% $44,610
Library Technicians 7% $29,920
Managers 6% $90,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Education 3,392
Social Sciences 1,455
Psychology 1,444
Communication & Journalism 1,231
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 435
History 336
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 160

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