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Library Science Schools in Pennsylvania

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

In this state, Library Science is the 34th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 255
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 15
Bachelor’s Degree 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 79.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Pennsylvania

18,820 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 Pennsylvania

Library Science grads earn an average of $57,530 in the state and $61,530 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Clarion University. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. In their early career, Drexel grads earn an average salary of $64,777.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Kutztown University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, Kutztown University grads earn an average salary of $40,602.

Library Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Library Science Professors 8% $75,160
Archivists 7% $52,210
Library Technicians 3% $32,830
Managers 3% $116,820
Librarians 3% $55,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Education 12,364
Social Sciences 8,021
Psychology 7,472
Communication & Journalism 4,792
History 1,235
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 716
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 410

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