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Master’s Degrees in Library Science

5,485 Yearly Graduations
$42,784 Median Salary
83% Women
There are 70 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in library science. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 21% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.0% of library science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 5,485 earned their master's degree in library science. This makes it the 22nd 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 5,485
Graduate Certificate 432
Basic Certificate 276
Associate Degree 171
Bachelor’s Degree 119
Undergraduate Certificate 43
Doctor’s Degree 12

Earnings of Library Science Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in library science is $42,784. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,759 and the high is $46,109.

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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 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 918
Women 4,567
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The racial-ethnic distribution of library science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 173
Black or African American 259
Hispanic or Latino 554
White 4,051
International Students 53
Other Races/Ethnicities 395
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There are 70 colleges that offer a master’s degree in library science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
631 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Jose State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 36,200 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 2020-2021 academic year, 631 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at San Jose State. About 82% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
252 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Simmons University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. The library science program at Simmons University awarded 252 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
252 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. The library science program at University of North Texas awarded 252 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
238 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Woman's University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 238 people received their master's degree in library science from TWU. About 95% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
194 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. The library science program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 194 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
194 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

173 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kent State University at Kent comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at Kent State. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
162 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emporia State University. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,278 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 people received their master's degree in library science from ESU. About 78% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion, Pennsylvania
159 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at Clarion University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
142 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wayne State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 people received their master's degree in library science from Wayne State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

128 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at UW Seattle. About 75% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
128 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 19,700 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 2020-2021 academic year, 128 people received their master's degree in library science from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 86% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
120 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valdosta State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 120 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at VSU. About 85% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
119 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 35,400 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 $13,734 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 people received their master's degree in library science from UofSC. About 85% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
119 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at Syracuse. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

106 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at UT Knoxville. Of these students, 72% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
104 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The library science program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 104 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
99 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The library science program at University of Kentucky awarded 99 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

98 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 50,600 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. The library science program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 98 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#20

Queens College

Queens, New York
94 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens College. Roughly 19,700 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at QC. Of these students, 78% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Library Science Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Library & Information Science 5,378
Other Library & Archives Assisting 107

Below are some popular majors that are similar to library science that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Education 158,506
Psychology 32,270
Social Sciences 16,693
Communication & Journalism 10,997
History 3,509

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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