Master’s Degrees in Library & Information Science
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Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,759 people earned their master's degree in library science. This makes it the 38th most popular master's degree 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 | 5,759 |
| Graduate Certificate | 392 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in library science is $42,614. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,759 to a high of $45,770.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in library science is $34,424. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $40,713 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,270.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in library science. About 82.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 997 |
| Women | 4,762 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 185 |
| Black or African American | 305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 561 |
| White | 4,183 |
| International Students | 44 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 481 |
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in library science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for library science students seekinga master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 631 people received their master's degree in library science from San Jose State. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Simmons University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their master's degree in library science from Simmons. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
University of North Texas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their master's degree in library science from UNT. Of these students, 80% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their master's degree in library science from TWU. About 97% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's degree in library science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 74% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's degree in library science from UWM. Of these students, 67% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,071 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in library science from Kent State. About 78% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Emporia State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in library science from ESU. Of these students, 82% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in library science from Wayne State. About 81% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in library science from UNC Greensboro. About 80% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in library science from UW Seattle. Of these students, 82% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Valdosta State University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in library science from VSU. About 81% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master's degree in library science from Syracuse. Of these students, 74% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master's degree in library science from UofSC. About 90% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in library science. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in library science from UT Knoxville. About 87% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in library science from UMCP. About 87% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in library science from UK. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in library science from USF Tampa. About 83% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Queens College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in library science. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in library science from QC. Of these students, 74% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Library Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 5,629 | |
| 116 | |
| 14 |
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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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