Library Science and Administration
Offered at 109 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 4 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 6 | $31,982 | — | $24,827 |
| Post-bacc certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 63 | $49,245 | $58,786 | — |
| Doctoral | 4 | — | — | — |
| Professional | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 25 | $56,097 | $60,218 | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maine at Augusta | ME | $38,447 | $37,538 | $24,480 |
| 2 | The University of Arizona Global Campus | AZ | $31,674 | $32,545 | $36,050 |
| 3 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | NE | $32,130 | — | $24,284 |
| 4 | University of Southern Mississippi | MS | $31,834 | — | $25,175 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Queens College | NY | $61,876 | $74,888 | — |
| 2 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | CO | $67,849 | $72,077 | — |
| 3 | Pratt Institute-Main | NY | $57,091 | $69,292 | — |
| 4 | University of Maryland-College Park | MD | $57,238 | $69,289 | — |
| 5 | San Jose State University | CA | — | $67,850 | — |
| 6 | University of Southern California | CA | $50,946 | $67,624 | — |
| 7 | Sam Houston State University | TX | $61,147 | $65,447 | — |
| 8 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | TX | $64,693 | — | — |
| 9 | Long Island University | NY | $58,223 | $64,441 | — |
| 10 | St. John's University-New York | NY | $49,716 | $63,532 | — |
| 11 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | TN | $46,484 | $62,749 | — |
| 12 | University of Denver | CO | $49,572 | $62,722 | — |
| 13 | Syracuse University | NY | $50,754 | $62,453 | — |
| 14 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | $53,955 | $61,801 | — |
| 15 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | $53,898 | $61,702 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning professional programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Catholic University of America | DC | $58,621 | $87,612 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Island University | NY | — | $89,537 | — |
| 2 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | CO | $67,913 | — | — |
| 3 | University of North Texas | TX | $56,097 | $61,258 | — |
| 4 | Texas Woman's University | TX | $60,242 | $59,178 | — |
| 5 | Wayne State University | MI | $45,457 | $51,423 | — |
| 6 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | LA | $50,465 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do library science and administration graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in library science and administration reports median earnings of $31,982. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
