Library & Information Science Schools in Mississippi

89 students earned Library Science degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Library & Information Science is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 162 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library & Information Science Majors in Mississippi

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	22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	22

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 3.4%
• Black or African American: 16.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
• White: 76.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Library & Information Science Grads in Mississippi

2,530 people in the state and 599,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to library science.

Wages for Library & Information Science Jobs in Mississippi

Library Science grads earn an average of $61,710 in the state and $61,530 nationwide.

Most Popular Library & Information Science Programs in MS

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Library & Information Science Careers in MS

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title	MS Job Growth	MS Median Salary
Librarians	7%	$46,580
Managers	6%	$72,130
Library Science Professors	0%	$58,390

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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