Library Science Schools in Pennsylvania
325 Library Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
As a degree choice, Library Science is the 22nd most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Pennsylvania
Library Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 295 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 3 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 2 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 2 |
Gender Distribution
In Pennsylvania, a library science major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of library science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:
- Asian: 3.1%
- Black or African American: 7.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
- White: 75.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
- Other Races: 5.8%

Jobs for Library Science Grads in Pennsylvania
There are 18,820 people in the state and 688,300 people in the nation working in library science jobs.

Wages for Library Science Jobs in Pennsylvania
A typical salary for a library science grad in the state is $57,530, compared to a typical salary of $61,530 nationwide.

Most Popular Library Science Programs in PA
There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.
Request Information77% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $20,381. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationLibrary Science Careers in PA
Some of the careers library science majors go into include:
Job Title | PA Job Growth | PA Median Salary |
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Archivists | 7% | $52,210 |
Related Majors in Pennsylvania
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to library science.
Major | Annual Graduates in PA |
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Education | 7,877 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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