Graduate Certificates in Library Science
Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 497 people earned their graduate certificate in library science. This makes it the 23rd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in library science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,689 |
| Graduate Certificate | 497 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in library science is $48,329. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $48,329 and the high is $48,329.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in library science. About 85.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 427 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 366 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 45 |
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 45 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in library science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for library science students seekinga graduate certificate is Texas Woman's University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their graduate certificate in library science from TWU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at Texas Woman's University make a median salary of 48,329.
University of North Texas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UNT. About 86% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Texas library science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,329.
LIU Post is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in library science from LIU Post. Of these students, 89% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at LIU Post make a median salary of 48,329.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Louisiana State University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Louisiana State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
The 5th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Wayne State. Of these students, 82% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Wayne State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Southern Miss. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. University of Southern Mississippi library science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,329.
Simmons University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Simmons. About 85% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Simmons graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
University of Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in library science from University of Arizona. About 76% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
San Jose State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in library science from San Jose State. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. San Jose State University library science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,329.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in library science from University of Oklahoma. About 81% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 48,329.
The 11th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Marshall University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Marshall University. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at Marshall University make a median salary of 48,329.
University of Iowa comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Iowa. Of these students, 79% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UPR Rio Piedras. Data shows that UPR Rio Piedras graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
Illinois State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Illinois State. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at Illinois State University make a median salary of 48,329.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in library science from IUPUI. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 48,329.
University of Memphis is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UofM. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Memphis library science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,329.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UWM. Of these students, 85% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee library science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,329.
Emporia State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in library science from ESU. Data shows that ESU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
St John's University - New York is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in library science from STJ. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that STJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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