Library Science and Administration at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Master's Degree · about 106 graduates a year
Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates in library science and administration earn 12% 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 Indiana University-Indianapolis 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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| 47 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $50,169 | $54,804 | #42 | $46,127 |
| 48 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $49,948 | $53,302 | #46 | $40,429 |
| 49 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $49,625 | $50,469 | #53 | $41,490 |
| 50 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $49,513 | $53,118 | #47 | $42,458 |
| 51 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $49,361 | $55,421 | #40 | $46,481 |
| 52 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $48,769 | $59,172 | #18 | $43,862 |
| 53 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $48,021 | $51,489 | #52 | $46,099 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Indianapolis library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,458 one year after graduating and $49,513 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Indianapolis rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Indiana University-Indianapolis ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Indiana University-Indianapolis worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,119.
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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.