Library Science Schools in Virginia

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

In this state, Library Science is the 36th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	51

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 11.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 86.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 2.0%

Jobs for Library Science Grads in Virginia

24,070 people in the state and 688,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to library science.

Wages for Library Science Jobs in Virginia

In this state, library science grads earn an average of $55,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,530.

Most Popular Library Science Programs in VA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Library Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary
Librarians	12%	$63,310
Managers	11%	$130,590
Library Technicians	11%	$34,220
Archivists	9%	$53,290

Related Majors in Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in VA
Education	9,522
Social Sciences	7,636
Psychology	6,922
Communication & Journalism	2,555
History	1,500
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	1,110
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies	279

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View Nationwide Library Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By John Cummings under License

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