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Library Science in Illinois

Library Science Schools in Illinois

108 students earned Library Science degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

A Library Science major is the 176th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 106
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Illinois

There are 6,600 people in the state and 599,610 people in the nation working in library science jobs.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, library science grads earn an average of $63,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,530.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Dominican University

River Forest
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,768.

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#2

Chicago State University

Chicago
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,644 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending CSU will pay a net price of $6,916. Most students complete their degree in 4.97 years.

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Illinois State University

Normal
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

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Library Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Archivists 10% $60,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Library & Archives Assisting 15

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