Doctor’s Degrees in Library & Information Science
Education Levels of Library and Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11 people earned their doctor's degree in library and information science. This earns it the #438 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 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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for library and information science majors with their doctor's 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 doctor's degree in library and information science. About 81.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library and information science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Library and Information Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in library and information 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 and information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,194 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in library and information science from Dominican U. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for library and information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in library and information science from IU Bloomington.
Emporia State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in library and information science. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in library and information science from ESU.
The 4th most popular school in the country for library and information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Simmons University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in library and information science from Simmons. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for library and information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in library and information science from Pitt.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in library and information science. 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 and information science from UofSC. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to library and information science that offer doctor’s degrees.
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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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