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Library & Information Science Master's Degree

Library & Information Science Master’s Degrees

A master’s degree in Library & Information Science is offered at 73 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Library & Information Science.

Education Levels of Library & Information Science Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 6,432 degrees were awarded toLibrary & Information Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Library & Information Science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 9
Associate’s Degree 13
Bachelor’s Degree 110
Master’s Degree (this page) 6,291
Doctor’s Degree 9

Earnings of Library & Information Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Library & Information Science of $51,908 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $48,588
4 years $51,908
5 years $57,391

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Library & Information Science students with their master’s degree.

There are 86 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Library & Information Science. Learn more about the most popular below:

San Jose State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Library & Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 778 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 312 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Simmons University

Boston, MA

Simmons University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 277 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 268 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library & Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 205 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library & Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their master's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Emporia State University is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 161 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library & Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 150 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 145 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#14

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 144 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library & Information Science. This school awarded 138 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 126 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Dominican University is a popular choice for Library & Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 116 master's degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Library & Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Library & Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Library & Information Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Library and Information Science 6,141
Archives/Archival Administration 256
Children and Youth Library Services 34
Library Science and Administration, Other 1

Below are some popular majors similar to Library & Information Science that also offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Library and Archives Assisting 465
Library Science, Other 145
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References

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