Doctor’s Degrees in Library & Information Science
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Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17 people earned their doctor's degree in library science. This earns it the #211 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in library science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,759 |
| Graduate Certificate | 392 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
| Associate Degree | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in library science is $52,988. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $48,278 and the high is $57,699.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in library science is $41,000. 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, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $41,000.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in library science. About 64.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in library science. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
Dominican University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for library science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in library science from Dominican U. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in library science from IU Bloomington.
Emporia State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in library science. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in library science from ESU. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Simmons University. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in library science from Simmons.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in library science from Pitt.
University at Buffalo is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in library science from University at Buffalo.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in library science. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in library science from UofSC.
Library Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 17 |
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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 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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