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Library Science Schools in Michigan

176 Library Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Library Science is the 35th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 142
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Michigan

14,070 people in the state and 688,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to library science.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in Michigan

In this state, library science grads earn an average of $52,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,530.

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There are 2 colleges in Michigan that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, Wayne State grads earn an average salary of $40,269. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State.

#2

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

54% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. A typical student attending Oakland Community College will pay a net price of $3,665.

Library Science Careers in MI

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Archivists 13% $49,090
Library Science Professors 10% $85,790
Librarians 9% $50,430
Library Technicians 8% $29,740
Managers 7% $95,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Education 5,939
Psychology 4,292
Social Sciences 4,213
Communication & Journalism 3,555
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 962
History 614
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 320

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