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Library & Information Science in California

Library & Information Science Schools in California

Jobs for Library & Information Science Grads in California

114,780 people in the state and 773,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Library Science.

Library & Information Science Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Library & Information Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Library Science grad in the state is $179,467, compared to a typical salary of $135,046 nationwide.

Library & Information Science Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 4 colleges in California that offer Library Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Ashford University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,447 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,313 a year. The school admits about 58% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Library & Information Science Careers in CA

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

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Library Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Library & Archives Assisting 465
Other Library & Archives Assisting 145

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