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Library Science at Valdosta State University

If you are interested in studying library science, you may want to check out the program at Valdosta State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

VSU is located in Valdosta, Georgia and has a total student population of 12,304. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 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.

VSU Library Science Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science

Online Classes Are Available at VSU

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, VSU does offer online courses in library science for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

VSU Library Science Rankings

Library Science Student Demographics at VSU

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

VSU Library Science Master’s Program

85% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 120 students who earned a master's degree in Library Science from VSU in 2020-2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.

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Of the students who received a library science master's degree from VSU, 78% 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 Valdosta State University with a master's in library science.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 10
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 94
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 5

Concentrations Within Library Science

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

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Library & Information Science 120

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 GA, the home state for Valdosta State University.

Occupation Jobs in GA Average Salary in GA
Managers 14,480 $118,060
Librarians 2,550 $60,650
Library Technicians 1,490 $34,280
Library Science Professors 170 $57,770
Archivists 150 $64,160

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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