Master’s Degrees in Library & Information Science
Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,568 people earned their master's degree in library science. This makes it the 38th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in library science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,568 |
| Graduate Certificate | 489 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 138 |
| Associate Degree | 14 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in library science is $47,440. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,433 to a high of $52,855.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for library science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in library science. About 82.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 990 |
| Women | 4,578 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 164 |
| Black or African American | 280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 558 |
| White | 4,127 |
| International Students | 44 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 395 |
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in library science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for library science students seekinga master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 631 people received their master's degree in library science from San Jose State. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Jose State University library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
Simmons University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 252 people received their master's degree in library science from Simmons. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Simmons University library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their master's degree in library science from UNT. About 83% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,440.
The 4th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Woman's University. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their master's degree in library science from TWU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Texas Woman's University library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's degree in library science from UWM. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's degree in library science from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 63% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,440.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in library science from Kent State. About 78% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kent State University at Kent library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
The 8th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emporia State University. 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, 162 people received their master's degree in library science from ESU. About 82% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Emporia State University library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
Wayne State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in library science from Wayne State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Wayne State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,440.
The 11th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in library science from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 79% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Carolina at Greensboro library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
The 12th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in library science from UW Seattle. About 76% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
Valdosta State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in library science from VSU. Of these students, 83% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in library science at Valdosta State University make a median salary of 47,440.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. 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, 119 people received their master's degree in library science from UofSC. Of these students, 82% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of South Carolina - Columbia library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
Syracuse University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master's degree in library science from Syracuse. About 81% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,440.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in library science from UT Knoxville. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that UT Knoxville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,440.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in library science from UMCP. About 75% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,440.
University of Kentucky is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in library science from UK. About 85% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,440.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in library science from USF Tampa. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. University of South Florida - Main Campus library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
The 20th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in library science from QC. About 75% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Queens College library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,440.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to library science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 121 |
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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