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Library Science Schools in Illinois

76 Library Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Library Science is the 30th most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Illinois

Library Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 67
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a library science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of library science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 11,870 people employed in jobs related to a library science degree, compared to 688,300 nationwide.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in Illinois

Library Science grads earn an average of $63,200 in the state and $61,530 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Dominican University

River Forest
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,645.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,644 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,382 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830.

Library Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Archivists 10% $60,580
Library Technicians 4% $33,920
Librarians 4% $55,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to library science.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Education 6,636
Psychology 2,220
Social Sciences 1,111
Communication & Journalism 757
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 183
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 159
History 146

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