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Library Science in Illinois

Library Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Library Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 7,840 people employed in jobs related to a Library Science degree, compared to 847,730 nationwide.

Library Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Library Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Library Science grads earn an average of $60,966. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,040.

Library Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Library Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Dominican University

River Forest

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,807 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#2

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,600 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,320 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,592 a year. With an admission rate of 41%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 47%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,005 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,650 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,826 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,530 a year.

Library Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers Library Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists 9% $67,096
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 8% $80,332
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Archivists 2% $53,759
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321
Library Technicians -3% $37,590

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