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Library & Information Science Doctor's Degree

Library & Information Science Doctor’s Degrees

There are 73 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Library & Information Science.

Education Levels of Library & Information Science Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 6,432 students earned theirLibrary & Information Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Library & Information Science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 9
Associate’s Degree 13
Bachelor’s Degree 110
Master’s Degree 6,291
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 9

Earnings of Library & Information Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Library & Information Science of $51,908 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $48,588
4 years $51,908
5 years $57,391

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Library & Information Science majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.

There are 86 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Library & Information Science. Learn more about the most popular below:

The most popular school in the United States for Library & Information Science students seeking a doctor's degree is San Jose State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 778 people received their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 312 doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Simmons University

Boston, MA

Simmons University is a popular choice for Library & Information 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 & Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 268 doctor's degrees in Library & Information 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.

University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 267 doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library & Information 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 & Information Science. This school awarded 205 doctor's degrees in Library & Information 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.

University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 174 doctor's degrees in Library & Information 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.

Emporia State University is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 162 doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library & Information 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 & Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their doctor's degree in Library & Information 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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 145 doctor's degrees in Library & Information 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.

#14

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 144 doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 123 doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Dominican University is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 116 doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 115 doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Library & Information Science Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Library and Information Science 6,141
Archives/Archival Administration 256
Children and Youth Library Services 34
Library Science and Administration, Other 1

Below are some popular majors similar to Library & Information Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Library and Archives Assisting 465
Library Science, Other 145
LIBRARY SCIENCE

References

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