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Library & Information Science Schools in Illinois

76 students earned Library Science degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Library & Information Science is the 105th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Library & Information 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 & Information Science Grads in Illinois

There are 6,600 people in the state and 599,610 people in the nation working in library science jobs.

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Wages for Library & Information Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, library science grads earn an average of $63,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,530.

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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

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. An average student at Dominican U will pay a net price of $18,645. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $47,399 after graduation.

Library & Information 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
Librarians 4% $55,380

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