by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how ESU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in library science.
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The library science major at ESU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Library & Information Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 162 students received their master’s degree in library science from ESU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ESU paid an average of $462 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,542 | $13,855 |
| Fees | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,248 | $4,248 |
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ESU does not offer an online option for its library science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ESU Online Learning page.
Library Science majors graduating with a master's degree from ESU make a median salary of $47,440 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of alllibrary science master's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 177 students graduated with a master's degree in library science from ESU. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a master's in library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at Emporia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 7 |
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