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Library Science at Appalachian State University

If you plan to study library science, take a look at what Appalachian State University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and has a total student population of 20,023. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students received their master's degree in library science.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Library Science section at the bottom of this page.

Appalachian State Library Science Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science

Online Classes Are Available at Appalachian State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Appalachian State does offer online courses in library science for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

Appalachian State Library Science Rankings

Library Science Student Demographics at Appalachian State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at Appalachian State University.

Appalachian State Library Science Master’s Program

96% Women
Of the 27 library science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Appalachian State, about 4% were men and 96% were women.

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Of the students who received a library science master's degree from Appalachian State, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in library science.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 27
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Concentrations Within Library Science

The following library science concentations are available at Appalachian State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Appalachian State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Library & Information Science 27

Careers That Library Science Grads May Go Into

A degree in library science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for Appalachian State University.

Occupation Jobs in NC Average Salary in NC
Managers 11,990 $121,500
Librarians 4,370 $55,020
Library Technicians 2,580 $34,340
Library Science Professors 120 $72,410
Archivists 110 $51,960

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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