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Library Science Schools in Kentucky

127 students earned Library Science degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Library Science is the 29th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 127

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
  • White: 85.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Kentucky

There are 6,190 people in the state and 688,300 people in the nation working in library science jobs.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in Kentucky

Library Science grads earn an average of $58,440 in the state and $61,530 nationwide.

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

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522.

Library Science Careers in KY

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Archivists 50% $44,710
Library Science Professors 13% $60,250
Managers 9% $89,310
Library Technicians 7% $28,220
Librarians 7% $58,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Education 5,329
Psychology 2,326
Communication & Journalism 1,560
Social Sciences 1,344
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 414
History 366
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 93

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