The Library Science major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Library, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Library, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1082 Occupation: Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,630 | 4,100 | N/A | N/A |
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Archivists SOC: 25-4011 Occupation: Archivists | $61,570 | 7,050 | N/A | N/A |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists SOC: 25-4022 Occupation: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $64,320 | 131,830 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,630 | 4,100 |
| 2023 | $80,310 | 4,220 |
| 2022 | $76,370 | 4,330 |
| 2021 | $77,100 | 4,330 |
| 2020 | $71,580 | 4,230 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,550 | 630,980 |
| 2023 | $133,560 | 589,750 |
| 2022 | $128,620 | 543,290 |
| 2021 | $124,650 | 497,890 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,570 | 7,050 |
| 2023 | $59,910 | 7,150 |
| 2022 | $58,640 | 7,230 |
| 2021 | $60,050 | 6,120 |
| 2020 | $56,760 | 6,550 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,320 | 131,830 |
| 2023 | $64,370 | 133,760 |
| 2022 | $61,660 | 131,680 |
| 2021 | $61,190 | 127,790 |
| 2020 | $60,820 | 135,070 |