Library Science Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Library Science is offered at 101 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Library Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Library Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,042 people earned theirLibrary Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Library Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 35 |
| Associate’s Degree | 177 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 110 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 6,686 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Library Science of $51,904 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 | $48,696 |
| 4 years | $51,904 |
| 5 years | $57,387 |
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 Science students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 962 |
| Women | 4,920 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Library Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,181 | 71.1% |
| Asian | 235 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 680 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 326 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 184 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 207 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 35 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Library Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Library Science students seeking a master's degree is San Jose State University. This school awarded 778 master's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their master's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Simmons University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their master's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their master's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 174 master's degrees in Library 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 Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 163 master's degrees in Library 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.
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 161 master's degrees in Library 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.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 158 master's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 147 master's degrees in Library 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.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 145 master's degrees in Library 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 144 master's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 138 master's degrees in Library 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.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in Library 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.
Dominican University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 115 master's degrees in Library 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.
Library Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration | 6,432 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 465 |
| Library Science, Other | 145 |
| LIBRARY SCIENCE | — |
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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
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