Library Science and Administration at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · Master's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Hawaii at Manoa 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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| 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 |
| 41 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $52,520 | $59,615 | #16 | $44,140 |
Other Majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $121,929 | $113,938 | #196 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $108,588 | $79,473 | #250 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,314 | $68,772 | #194 of 349 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $86,201 | — | #13 of 82 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $78,627 | $71,255 | #33 of 280 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $77,642 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $75,403 | $71,126 | #43 of 243 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $75,208 | $61,187 | #116 of 159 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $73,195 | $57,473 | #18 of 190 |
| Public Health | $68,053 | $53,417 | #168 of 201 |
| Public Administration | $66,275 | — | #186 of 243 |
| Social Work | $65,263 | $52,116 | #96 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $64,881 | $59,881 | #100 of 380 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | $55,556 | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | $49,408 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $36,568 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Hawaii at Manoa library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,101 one year after graduating and $53,802 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Hawaii at Manoa rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, University of Hawaii at Manoa ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 $32,270.
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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.