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Master’s Degrees in Library Science

5,485 Yearly Graduations
$42,784 Median Salary
83% Women
There are 70 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in library science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 21% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.0% of library science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5,485 students 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 5,485
Graduate Certificate 432
Doctor’s Degree 12

Earnings of Library Science Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in library science is $42,784. 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 $46,109.

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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 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 918
Women 4,567
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The racial-ethnic distribution of library science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 173
Black or African American 259
Hispanic or Latino 554
White 4,051
International Students 53
Other Races/Ethnicities 395
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There are 70 colleges that offer a master’s degree in library science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
631 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 631 people received their master's degree in library science from San Jose State. Of these students, 82% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
252 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 252 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at Simmons. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#2

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
252 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 252 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at UNT. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#4

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
238 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The library science program at Texas Woman's University awarded 238 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
194 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at UWM. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#5

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
194 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 people received their master's degree in library science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 73% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

173 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 people received their master's degree in library science from Kent State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#8

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
162 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The library science program at Emporia State University awarded 162 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion, Pennsylvania
159 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their master's degree in library science from Clarion University. About 87% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
142 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. The library science program at Wayne State University awarded 142 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

128 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 people received their master's degree in library science from UW Seattle. Of these students, 75% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
128 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The library science program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 128 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#13

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
120 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 120 people received their master's degree in library science from VSU. Of these students, 85% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
119 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,734 per year. The library science program at University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded 119 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
119 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 people received their master's degree in library science from Syracuse. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

106 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 106 people received their master's degree in library science from UT Knoxville. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#17

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
104 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 104 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at UMCP. Of these students, 84% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
99 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at UK. About 89% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

98 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 master's degrees were handed out to library science majors at USF Tampa. About 92% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Queens College

Queens, New York
94 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 94 people received their master's degree in library science from QC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

Library Science Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Library & Information Science 5,378
Other Library & Archives Assisting 107

Below are some popular majors that are similar to library science that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Education 158,506
Psychology 32,270
Social Sciences 16,693
Communication & Journalism 10,997
History 3,509

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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