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, 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.

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.

Library Science Schools and Number of Completers by Award Level
Degree Level	Schools Offered	Completers
Degree Level	Schools Offered	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.

Top 5 Earnings Schools in Library Science Area
	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.

Library Science and Administration

Program Details

	Annual Salary	Monthly Earning	Loan Debt	Monthly 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