Associate Degrees in Library & Information Science
Education Levels of Library and Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14 people earned their associate degree in library and information science. This makes it the 614th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in library and information science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,417 |
| Graduate Certificate | 316 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 138 |
| Associate Degree | 14 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Library and Information Science Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for library and information science majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in library and information science. About 85.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library and information science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Library and Information Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer an associate degree in library and information science. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for library and information science students seekingan associate degree is Chippewa Valley Technical College. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in library and information science from CVTC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
College of Southern Idaho comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in library and information science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in library and information science from College of Southern Idaho. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to library and information science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Children & Youth Library Services | 15 |
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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