Doctor’s Degrees in Library & Information Science
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Education Levels of Library Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 12 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 | 5,378 |
| Graduate Certificate | 419 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 119 |
| Associate Degree | 19 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for library science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in library science. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 10 |
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 | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,943 per year. The library science program at Dominican University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% 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. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to library science majors at ESU.
The 4th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Simmons University. 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 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to library science majors at Pitt.
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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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