Library & Information Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 70 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Library & Information Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.1% of Library & Information Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Library & Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,141 people 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 | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 13 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 110 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,003 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 9 |
Earnings of Library & Information Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Library & Information Science students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Library & Information Science. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Library & Information Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 66.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 11.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 11.1% |
| International Students | 1 | 11.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Library & Information Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 81 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Library & Information Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
San Jose State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Library & Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 764 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.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #2 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, 312 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 North Texas comes in at #3 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, 267 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 Southern Mississippi comes in at #4 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. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 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 South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #6 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 #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 161 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. 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.
Kent State University at Kent 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, 147 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.
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.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 142 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.
Simmons University comes in at #13 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, 141 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. 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.
University at Buffalo 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, 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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 126 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 Alabama comes in at #17 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.
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, 122 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.
Dominican University comes in at #19 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, 116 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.
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. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Library & Information Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Archives/Archival Administration | 256 |
| Children and Youth Library Services | 34 |
| Library Science and Administration, Other | 1 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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