Expected Earning after Completing Library Science Program is $34,167

129 colleges are offering Library Science program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 9 schools have the Library Science program and 69 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2022, a total of 6,217 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 319 students earned undergraduate certificate, 171 students earned associate's, 119 students earned bachelor's, and 5,338 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.

Colleges Offering Library Science and Number of Degree Earners

The 2023 average tuition of schools that have Library Science program is $10,879 for state residents and $27,156 for out-of-state students. For graduate Library Science programs, the average tuition is $11,740 for state residents and $26,213 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Library Science schools by offered degree and number of completers.
Library Science Schools and Number of Completers by Award Level
Degree LevelSchools OfferedCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate39 17130141
Bachelor9 11911108
Master69 5,3268984,428
Doctoral
Doctoral (Research)12 12210
Undergraduate Certificate
2-Years Certificate15 43637
2-4 Years Certificate1 000
Certificates of less than 12 weeks1 50941
Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year25 22633193
Graduate Certificate
Post-Bachelor Certificate26 27022248
Post-Master Certificate25 15820138
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education

Average Salary by Program in Library Science Study

The average salary after completing bachelor's Library Science is $34,167. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Library Science Master's degree is $47,403.
The average loan debt of the completers in Library Science programs is $24,704 and the estimated monthly loan payment is $247. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Library Science program, the graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College have the highest earning of $41,133 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Ashford University follows with average earning $27,200.
Top 5 Earnings Schools in Library Science Area
Tuition & FeesAnnual SalaryMonthly EarningLoan DebtMonthly Loan Payment
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College $28,631$41,133$3,428 --
Ashford University $13,160$27,200$2,267 $29,350$293
Data Source: College Scorecard

Average Earning and Debt by Library Science Sub Major Programs

The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Library Science area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
  • Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
  • The actual earning may differ from the average value.

Library Science and Administration

Program Details
Annual SalaryMonthly EarningLoan DebtMonthly Loan Payment
Bachelor's $34,167$2,847 $24,704$247
Master's $47,233$3,936 $36,288$408
First Professional Degree $53,237$4,436 $34,666$390
Post-MS $52,844$4,404 $32,835$369

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