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Library Science Schools in Texas

802 students earned Library Science degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Library Science is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 631
Post-Master’s Certificate 171
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 171

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.8%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 34,850 people employed in jobs related to a library science degree, compared to 688,300 nationwide.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a library science grad in the state is $66,120, compared to a typical salary of $61,530 nationwide.

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

347 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

314 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. 74% of the teachers are full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,035. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Texas A&M Commerce will pay a net price of $13,515. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,053 Total Students

A typical student attending UH Clear Lake will pay a net price of $15,001. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,702 after earning their degree at this institution.

Library Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Librarians 18% $59,730
Library Technicians 16% $29,440
Managers 15% $113,510
Library Science Professors 11% $66,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Education 11,415
Psychology 2,011
Social Sciences 1,263
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 646
Communication & Journalism 637
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 375
History 292

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