Library Science Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Library Science is offered at 101 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Library Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of Library Science graduates were international students.
Featured schools near , edit
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 | 9 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Library Science students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Library Science. About 86.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 44 |
| Women | 289 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Library Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 72.4% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 1.2% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 128 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Library Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Library Science students seeking a graduate certificate is San Jose State University. This school awarded 778 graduate certificates 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.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their graduate certificate in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Simmons University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their graduate certificate in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 268 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their graduate certificate in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Library Science. This school awarded 205 graduate certificates in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 174 graduate certificates in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emporia State University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their graduate certificate in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 161 graduate certificates 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a popular choice for Library Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 158 graduate certificates 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.
Wayne State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Library Science. This school awarded 150 graduate certificates 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.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Library Science. This school awarded 147 graduate certificates in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their graduate certificate in Library Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their graduate certificate in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Library Science. This school awarded 135 graduate certificates in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their graduate certificate in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Library Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Library Science. This school awarded 123 graduate certificates in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 117 graduate certificates in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Library Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their graduate certificate in Library Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 | — |
Explore Library Science by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
