Library Science Schools in Massachusetts

281 students earned Library Science degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Library Science is the 30th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Massachusetts

Library Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	264
Post-Master’s Certificate	15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a library science major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of library science majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

• Asian: 2.5%
• Black or African American: 1.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
• White: 77.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 11.4%

Jobs for Library Science Grads in Massachusetts

16,490 people in the state and 688,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to library science.

Wages for Library Science Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, library science grads earn an average of $63,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,530.

Most Popular Library Science Programs in MA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Library Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title	MA Job Growth	MA Median Salary
Archivists	9%	$58,900

Related Majors in Massachusetts

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to library science.

Major	Annual Graduates in MA
Education	8,936

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By John Cummings under License

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