Graduate Certificates in Library Science
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Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 432 students 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 | 5,485 |
| Graduate Certificate | 432 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in library science is $50,616. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,721 to a high of $56,886.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in library science is $22,165. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $22,165 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,165.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in library science. About 90.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 42 |
| Women | 390 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 312 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 32 |
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 $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. The library science program at Texas Woman's University awarded 109 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at UNT. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. The library science program at LIU Post awarded 56 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at Louisiana State University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at Wayne State. About 96% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,094 per year. The library science program at University of Southern Mississippi awarded 22 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at Simmons. Of these students, 95% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their graduate certificate in library science from University of Arizona. Of these students, 89% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. The library science program at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their graduate certificate in library science from San Jose State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
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 $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,520 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at Marshall University. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Iowa. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,690 per year. The library science program at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at UofM.
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 $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Illinois State. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at IUPUI.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. The library science program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania is the 17th 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 $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The library science program at Clarion University of Pennsylvania awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St John's University - New York is the 19th 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 $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to library science majors at STJ.
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 $5,278 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. The library science program at Emporia State University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Library Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 419 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 13 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to library science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Education | 27,281 |
| Psychology | 3,161 |
| Social Sciences | 2,112 |
| Communication & Journalism | 712 |
| Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies | 627 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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