Library Science and Administration at Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Master's Degree · about 128 graduates a year
Valdosta State University graduates in library science and administration earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valdosta State University Compares for Library Science and Administration
All 54 colleges reporting library science and administration earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $74,359 | $69,540 | #1 | $69,347 |
| 2 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $70,398 | $64,058 | #7 | $52,828 |
| 3 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $70,373 | $66,981 | #2 | $57,950 |
| 4 | Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY | $69,610 | $66,254 | #4 | $53,238 |
| 5 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $67,680 | $64,417 | #6 | $47,403 |
| 6 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $65,861 | $66,961 | #3 | $63,005 |
| 7 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $65,858 | $62,683 | #12 | $51,976 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $65,261 | $57,274 | #28 | $54,763 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $64,781 | $65,863 | #5 | $62,209 |
| 10 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $64,520 | $56,628 | #35 | $54,330 |
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| 34 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $54,925 | $57,152 | #32 | $44,702 |
| 35 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $54,843 | $56,936 | #34 | $47,440 |
| 36 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $54,584 | $52,139 | #50 | $46,254 |
| 37 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $53,915 | $55,813 | #38 | $44,126 |
| 38 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $53,802 | $48,954 | #54 | $49,101 |
| 39 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $53,119 | $56,987 | #33 | $45,031 |
| 40 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $52,842 | $58,594 | #22 | $45,622 |
Other Majors at Valdosta State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $96,299 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,927 | $69,013 | #243 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,918 | $59,167 | #586 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $81,195 | $55,065 | #95 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $76,119 | $68,380 | #36 of 285 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $71,449 | $67,508 | #42 of 302 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $71,246 | $68,514 | #42 of 82 |
| Public Administration | $68,427 | $43,810 | #176 of 243 |
| Psychology | $65,472 | — | #54 of 92 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $63,814 | $56,492 | #130 of 280 |
| Social Work | $63,609 | $51,453 | #127 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,044 | $57,751 | #134 of 380 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,636 | $53,790 | #224 of 243 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $50,995 | $42,694 | #188 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valdosta State University library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,126 one year after graduating and $53,915 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valdosta State University rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Valdosta State University ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Valdosta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,554.
← All data for Valdosta State University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.