Library Science Schools in Washington

128 students earned Library Science degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Library Science is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Washington

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	128

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a library science major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of library science majors in Washington is as follows:

• Asian: 6.3%
• Black or African American: 4.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
• White: 77.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
• Other Races: 3.9%

Jobs for Library Science Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 16,580 people employed in jobs related to a library science degree, compared to 688,300 nationwide.

Wages for Library Science Jobs in Washington

Library Science grads earn an average of $71,780 in the state and $61,530 nationwide.

Most Popular Library Science Programs in WA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Library Science Careers in WA

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
Managers	22%	$116,700
Library Science Professors	18%	$91,670
Librarians	17%	$72,690
Archivists	14%	$53,180
Library Technicians	13%	$44,350

Related Majors in Washington

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WA
Education	2,740
Psychology	406
Communication & Journalism	243
Social Sciences	147
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	37
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies	35
History	32

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View Nationwide Library Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By John Cummings under License

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