129 colleges are offering Library Science program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 10 schools have the Library Science program and 68 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 6,592 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 273 students earned undergraduate certificate, 217 students earned associate's, 135 students earned bachelor's, and 5,719 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Library Science Program is $34,167
Colleges Offering Library Science and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Library Science program is $10,671 for state residents and $29,108 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.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 39 | 217 | 36 | 181 |
| Bachelor | 10 | 135 | 21 | 114 |
| Master | 68 | 5,702 | 1,004 | 4,698 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 11 | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 13 | 30 | 2 | 28 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 24 | 240 | 34 | 206 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 24 | 248 | 21 | 227 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 25 | 153 | 22 | 131 |
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.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration Program Details | ||||
| 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 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
