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Library Science Schools in Wisconsin

288 students earned Library Science degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Library Science is the 11th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 284
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 78.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in Wisconsin

17,470 people in the state and 688,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to library science.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a library science grad in the state is $47,800, compared to a typical salary of $61,530 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Wisconsin that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

In their early career, UWM grads earn an average salary of $41,703. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at UW - Madison. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $17,234. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Library Science Careers in WI

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Archivists 14% $48,020
Managers 13% $75,630
Library Technicians 6% $25,780
Librarians 5% $55,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Education 2,679
Psychology 529
Social Sciences 518
Communication & Journalism 75
History 65
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 33

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