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Library & Information Science at Western Kentucky University

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

WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and has a total student population of 17,517. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 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 & Information Science section at the bottom of this page.

WKU Library & Information Science Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science

Online Classes Are Available at WKU

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

  • Master’s Degree

WKU Library & Information Science Rankings

Library Science Student Demographics at WKU

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

WKU Library & Information Science Master’s Program

93% Women
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students earned a master's degree in library science from WKU. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.

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Of the students who received a library science master's degree from WKU, 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 Western Kentucky 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 28
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

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 KY, the home state for Western Kentucky University.

Occupation Jobs in KY Average Salary in KY
Managers 3,260 $92,630
Librarians 2,020 $58,440
Library Science Professors 50 $63,080
Archivists 30 $44,410

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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