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Library Science in Pennsylvania

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
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.

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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%
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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:

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

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.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% 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.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

It 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.

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Library Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Archivists 7% $52,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Education 7,877

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