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Library Science Schools in Tennessee

140 students earned Library Science degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Library Science is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 135
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 88.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Tennessee

There are 18,460 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 Tennessee

Library Science grads earn an average of $55,010 in the state and $61,530 nationwide.

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

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 87% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,048 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,752. In their early career, Middle Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $36,660.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,258. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,904. In their early career, UofM grads earn an average salary of $36,243.

Library Science Careers in TN

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Archivists 20% $35,100
Managers 13% $74,130
Librarians 10% $53,920
Library Technicians 9% $25,580
Library Science Professors 9% $69,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Education 5,194
Psychology 2,474
Social Sciences 2,210
Communication & Journalism 1,671
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 680
History 555
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 79

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