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Library Science Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 120 students earned their Library Science degrees in MS.

A Library Science major is the 32nd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 67
Bachelor’s Degree 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 0.8%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Mississippi

There are 3,150 people in the state and 688,300 people in the nation working in library science jobs.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, library science grads earn an average of $46,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,530.

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

#1

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#2

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,764 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,187. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

Library Science Careers in MS

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Librarians 7% $46,580
Library Technicians 7% $23,520
Managers 6% $72,130
Library Science Professors 0% $58,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Education 4,219
Psychology 1,234
Communication & Journalism 878
Social Sciences 722
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 538
History 232
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 168

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