Library Science Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Library Science is offered at 101 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Library Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.1% of Library Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,042 people earned theirLibrary Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Library Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 35 |
| Associate’s Degree | 177 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 110 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,686 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 9 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Library Science of $51,904 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,696 |
| 4 years | $51,904 |
| 5 years | $57,387 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Library Science. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Library Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 66.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 11.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 11.1% |
| International Students | 1 | 11.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Library Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
San Jose State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 778 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 312 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Simmons University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 268 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 205 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emporia State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 150 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 147 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 135 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 134 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 123 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dominican University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 117 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Library Science. This school awarded 115 doctor's degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Library Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration | 6,432 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 465 |
| Library Science, Other | 145 |
| LIBRARY SCIENCE | — |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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