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Library Science Schools in Missouri

105 students earned Library Science degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 105

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 84.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Missouri

7,920 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 Missouri

Library Science grads earn an average of $53,450 in the state and $61,530 nationwide.

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

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCM. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Library Science Careers in MO

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Library Science Professors 14% $69,900
Managers 10% $93,580
Library Technicians 9% $29,330
Librarians 9% $48,760
Archivists 8% $49,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Education 7,906
Psychology 3,062
Social Sciences 2,156
Communication & Journalism 1,975
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 584
History 496
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 160

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