Master’s Degrees in Library Science
Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,689 people earned their master's degree in library science. This earns it the #22 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in library science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,689 |
| Graduate Certificate | 497 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in library science is $47,652. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,505 and the high is $52,868.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in library science. About 82.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,010 |
| Women | 4,679 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 177 |
| Black or African American | 287 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 590 |
| White | 4,191 |
| International Students | 44 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 400 |
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 70 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. Of these students, 82% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in library science at San Jose State University make a median salary of 47,652.
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 $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their master's degree in library science from Simmons. About 84% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Simmons graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,652.
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 $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 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, 83% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Texas library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,652.
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 $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 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 92% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that TWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,652.
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 $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 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, 63% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rutgers University - New Brunswick library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,652.
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 $8,455 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. About 84% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,652.
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 $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 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. Of these students, 78% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Kent State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,652.
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 $5,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,875 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 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ESU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,652.
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 $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 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 84% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wayne State University library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,652.
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 $5,375 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that UNC Greensboro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,652.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in library science from UW Seattle. Of these students, 76% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,652.
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. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Valdosta State University library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,652.
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 $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 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, 81% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in library science at Syracuse University make a median salary of 47,652.
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. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that UofSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,652.
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 84% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,652.
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 $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in library science from UMCP. Of these students, 75% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,652.
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 $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in library science from UK. Of these students, 85% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,652.
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. University of South Florida - Main Campus library science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,652.
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, 75% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that QC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,652.
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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