Master’s Degrees in Library & Information Science
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Education Levels of Library Science Majors
In 2018-2019, 5,044 master's degrees were awarded to library science majors. This makes it the 39th 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 | 5,044 |
| Graduate Certificate | 423 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 99 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39 |
| Associate’s Degree | 35 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in library science is $41,200. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,450 to a high of $43,800.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in library science is $34,737. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,037.
The median monthly payment of a library science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $405.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in library science. About 82.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 906 |
| Women | 4,138 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 142 |
| Black or African American | 271 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 450 |
| White | 3,614 |
| International Students | 60 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 507 |
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 64 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. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 554 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at San Jose State. About 84% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Texas is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 39,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,900 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 296 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at UNT. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Simmons University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,654 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 274 people received their master's degree in library science from Simmons. About 83% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 51,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,997 per year.
The library science program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 236 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 197 people received their master's degree in library science from Kent State. Of these students, 82% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,973 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 195 people received their master's degree in library science from TWU. About 95% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 50,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,736 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 163 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 67% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,285 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 141 people received their master's degree in library science from Wayne State. Of these students, 84% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th 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 $5,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,394 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 138 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at ESU. Of these students, 78% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year.
The library science program at Clarion University of Pennsylvania awarded 137 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th 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 47,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,198 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 124 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at UW Seattle. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 116 people received their master's degree in library science from UNC Greensboro. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 35,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,737 per year.
The library science program at University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded 113 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Alabama is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 38,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 107 people received their master's degree in library science from UA. About 79% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 22,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,880 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 106 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at Syracuse. About 78% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 44,200 attend the school each year. 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 2018-2019 academic year, 94 people received their master's degree in library science from USF Tampa. About 74% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Queens College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 19,900 attend the school each year. 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.
The library science program at Queens College awarded 92 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Valdosta State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 11,200 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 90 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at VSU. Of these students, 83% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 44,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 87 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at UW - Madison. About 75% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,826 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 85 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at IUPUI. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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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 | 129 |
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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