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Library Science Schools in Pennsylvania

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

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
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 Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 18,820 people in the state and 688,300 people in the nation working in library science jobs.

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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.

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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

The student loan default rate is 6.60% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,452.

#2

Drexel University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. 77% of the teachers are full time. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,227.

Library 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
Library Technicians 3% $32,830
Managers 3% $116,820
Librarians 3% $55,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Education 7,877
Psychology 1,831
Social Sciences 1,001
Communication & Journalism 367
History 132
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 104
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 79

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