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Library Science Schools in Washington

148 students earned Library Science degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Library Science is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 128
Associate Degree 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 77.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Washington

16,580 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 Washington

A typical salary for a library science grad in the state is $71,780, compared to a typical salary of $61,530 nationwide.

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

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,017. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,189 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,108. Graduates earn an average $30,715 after graduation. 73% of students get financical aid.

Library Science Careers in WA

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Managers 22% $116,700
Library Science Professors 18% $91,670
Librarians 17% $72,690
Archivists 14% $53,180
Library Technicians 13% $44,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Education 5,206
Social Sciences 3,812
Psychology 2,848
Communication & Journalism 2,086
History 475
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 421
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 412

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