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Library & Information Science in Pennsylvania

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Library & Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 260 students earned their Library Science degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Library & Information Science is the 48th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Library & Information Science Majors in Pennsylvania

Library Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 255
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Library & Information Science Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 16,480 people employed in jobs related to a library science degree, compared to 599,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Library & Information Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, library science grads earn an average of $57,530. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,530.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, Clarion University grads earn an average salary of $36,024.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,963.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,058. Graduates earn an average $48,483 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 95% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Library & Information Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Library Science Professors 8% $75,160
Archivists 7% $52,210
Managers 3% $116,820
Librarians 3% $55,770

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