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Library Science Schools in North Carolina

377 Library Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Library Science is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 377

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 73.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in North Carolina

19,170 people in the state and 688,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to library science.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, library science grads earn an average of $55,020. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,530.

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There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $11,629. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,963 after graduation.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 64% of the teachers are full time.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,002 after earning their degree at this institution. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,469.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,989. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

Library Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Managers 12% $113,560
Library Technicians 10% $34,220
Librarians 9% $53,650
Library Science Professors 7% $67,440
Archivists 0% $50,130

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to library science.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Education 4,150
Social Sciences 572
Psychology 318
Communication & Journalism 235
History 135
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 131
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 73

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