Library Science

Programs in organizing, preserving, and providing access to information and collections. Includes library science, archival studies, information management, and digital curation.

Common careers: Librarian, Archivist, Information Specialist, Records Manager, Digital Curator, Research Librarian

124Programs
82Schools
$52,402Median Earnings
$47,431 – $54,681Middle 50% Earnings
$30,793Avg Debt at Graduation

Specializations

Library Science and Administration

120 programsAvg: $51,010

Library Science

3 programsAvg: $61,791

Library and Archives Assisting

1 programsAvg: $31,514

Top Earning Programs

Highest median earnings one year after graduation

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Library Science(masters)Long Island University, NY
$83,7782
Library Science and Administration(masters)University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, CO
$69,3473
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Southern Connecticut State University, CT
$64,3614
Library Science and Administration(masters)University of Houston-Clear Lake, TX
$63,0055
Library Science and Administration(professional)The Catholic University of America, DC
$62,9496
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Texas Woman's University, TX
$62,4347
Library Science and Administration(masters)Sam Houston State University, TX
$62,2098
Library Science and Administration(masters)East Texas A&M University, TX
$60,7569
Library Science and Administration(masters)The University of Texas at Austin, TX
$60,75610
Library Science and Administration(masters)CUNY Queens College, NY
$57,95011
Library Science and Administration(masters)Appalachian State University, NC
$57,70212
Library Science and Administration(masters)Southern Connecticut State University, CT
$55,32713
Library Science and Administration(masters)University of Maryland-College Park, MD
$54,76314
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Chicago State University, IL
$54,68115
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)East Carolina University, NC
$54,68116
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Drexel University, PA
$54,68117
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Indiana University-Indianapolis, IN
$54,68118
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Kent State University at Kent, OH
$54,68119
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Northeastern State University, OK
$54,68120
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Illinois State University, IL
$54,68121
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)CUNY Queens College, NY
$54,68122
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Florida State University, FL
$54,68123
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Dominican University, IL
$54,68124
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)Marshall University, WV
$54,68125
Library Science and Administration(grad-cert)San Jose State University, CA
$54,681

Career Paths

Occupations linked to library science programs

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

$64,320/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

$57,100/yrJobs growth:

Library Technicians

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

$37,540/yrJobs growth:

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Top States

States with the most library science programs

NY15 programs$54,599 avg
IL8 programs$49,571 avg
TX8 programs$58,960 avg
NC7 programs$51,321 avg
CA7 programs$48,256 avg
OK5 programs$50,867 avg
TN5 programs$49,681 avg
PA5 programs$50,295 avg
WI4 programs$47,922 avg
FL4 programs$49,047 avg
DC3 programs$55,049 avg
IN3 programs$47,390 avg
IA3 programs$51,693 avg
KY3 programs$48,413 avg
CO3 programs$57,207 avg
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