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#1 #1 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 728 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $44,458
#2 #2 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 180 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $47,426
#3 #3 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Simmons University Boston, MA At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Psychology, and General. In fact, Simmons University awards 124 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 139 SAT Score 1,230–1,410 Median Starting Salary $49,527
#4 #4 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Texas Woman's University Denton, TX At Texas Woman's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 456 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 221 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $46,910
#5 #5 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Emporia State University Emporia, KS At Emporia State University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 162 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,982
#6 #6 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 402 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 146 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $50,284
#7 #7 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 380 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 138 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary $47,249
#8 #8 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 187 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 155 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $48,853
#9 #9 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Dominican University River Forest, IL At Dominican University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Dominican University grants 48 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 114 SAT Score 890–1,120 Median Starting Salary $47,159
#10 #10 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 147 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,100
#11 #11 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 144 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $44,778
#12 #12 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 173 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 108 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $45,859
#13 #13 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 613 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 238 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $46,627
#14 #14 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 115 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $46,598
#15 #15 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,369
#16 #16 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 366 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 122 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $45,066
#17 #17 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 555 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 140 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $47,859
#18 #18 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 948 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 106 SAT Score 1,410–1,540 Median Starting Salary $47,014
#19 #19 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 515 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 126 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Median Starting Salary $43,435
#20 #20 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. North Carolina Central University Durham, NC At North Carolina Central University, the most popular majors students pursue are Social Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Median Starting Salary $47,389
#21 #21 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 220 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 107 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,883
#22 #22 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 642 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 127 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $45,373
#23 #23 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 264 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,021
#24 #24 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 109 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,464
#25 #25 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA At Valdosta State University, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 102 SAT Score 920–1,110 Median Starting Salary $47,233
#26 #26 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $51,910
#27 #27 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $46,789
#28 #28 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY At CUNY Queens College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Accounting. In fact, CUNY Queens College awards 560 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,010–1,290 Median Starting Salary $43,807
#29 #29 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 883 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $51,362
#30 #30 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 112 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $43,700
#31 #31 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 150 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 90 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,259
#32 #32 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 339 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 98 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $48,974
#33 #33 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 471 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $49,875
#34 #34 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 156 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $47,618
#35 #35 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 126 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Architecture....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,860
#36 #36 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $42,939
#37 #37 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 172 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,156
#38 #38 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Public Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $51,170
#39 #39 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $46,447
#40 #40 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,256
#41 #41 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 213 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,456
#42 #42 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $46,652
#43 #43 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,341
#44 #44 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $46,209
#45 #45 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 377 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,872
#46 #46 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Drexel University awards 381 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $45,902
#47 #47 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 325 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,093
#48 #48 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Chicago State University Chicago, IL Every year, Chicago State University awards around 42 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 790–980 Median Starting Salary $45,666
#49 #49 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN At Trevecca Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $47,443
#50 #50 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $47,735
#51 #51 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 184 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 870–1,070 Median Starting Salary $47,068
#52 #52 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 223 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $46,428
#53 #53 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 395 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $45,140
#54 #54 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Every year, Middle Tennessee State University grants about 402 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $46,616
#55 #55 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA At Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,156
#56 #56 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 157 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $47,231
#57 #57 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO At the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $45,354
#58 #58 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Every year, the University of Central Missouri grants around 99 degrees to students majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,490
#59 #59 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $44,579
#60 #60 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA At Fresno Pacific University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,230 Median Starting Salary $47,279
#61 #61 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. East Texas A&M University Commerce, TX At East Texas A&M University, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and General Studies. In fact, East Texas A&M University grants 334 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $46,674
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About Library and Information Science

A program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and that prepares individuals for professional service as librarians and information consultants.

Of the 5,601 Library and Information Science degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, women make up 84% percent and men make up 16% percent of the area of study. Did you know that California has more students being granted a degree in Library and Information Science than any other state? In fact, California granted 754 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Library and Information Science is $0.

Popularity of Library and Information Science Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Library and Information Science majors include Managers, All Other, Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Librarians and Media Collections Specialists. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Library and Information Science can prepare you for are Managers, All Other, Librarians and Media Collections Specialists and Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Library and Information Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students

5,601

Female Students

4,682 (83%)

Male Students

919 (16%)

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