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Library Science Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Library Science but have a bachelor’s degree only (in red), and those who majored in Library Science but obtained a masters degree or higher in green. For reference, in black are median earnings by age for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only.
This table highlights key outcomes for Library Science majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Library Science majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Library Science majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Librarians | 39,800 |
| 12 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 0 |
| 4 | Retail Salespersons | 30,500 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 51,400 |
| 3 | Library Assistants, Clerical | 49,500 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 15,800 |
| 3 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 18,500 |
| 2 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioner Support Technicians | 34,800 |
| 2 | Designers | 24,900 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Library Science majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Library Science majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Librarians | 47,200 |
| 15 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Library Assistants, Clerical | 45,000 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 74,200 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 25,200 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 54,000 |
| 2 | Personal Care Aides | 19,000 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 66,300 |
| 2 | Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides | 35,300 |
| 2 | Food Service and Lodging Managers | 30,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Library Science majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Library Science majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Librarians | 68,900 |
| 8 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 74,000 |
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Education Administrators | 75,600 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 68,900 |
| 2 | Postsecondary Teachers | 79,900 |
| 1 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 130,000 |
| 1 | Library Technicians | 37,100 |
| 1 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 11,900 |
| 1 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 107,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Library Science majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Library Science majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Libraries | 50,400 |
| 14 | Elementary and secondary schools | 50,800 |
| 11 | Colleges and universities | 59,200 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Insurance | 0 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 100,000 |
| 2 | Legal services | 51,600 |
| 2 | Banking | 33,700 |
| 1 | National security and international affairs | 15,800 |
| 1 | Computer and data processing services | 70,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Library Science majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Library Science majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Elementary and secondary schools | 67,100 |
| 20 | Libraries | 63,300 |
| 13 | Colleges and universities | 63,500 |
| 9 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 67,900 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 55,700 |
| 2 | Printing, publishing, and allied industries, except newspapers | 66,700 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 19,000 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 30,900 |
| 1 | Last worked 5+ years ago(1980-2007)/10+ years ago (1970 only) or never worked(2008-2017) | 0 |
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