Library Science and Administration at Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · Master's Degree · about 148 graduates a year
Emporia State University graduates in library science and administration earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emporia 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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| 32 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $54,976 | $57,205 | #31 | $44,787 |
| 33 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $54,946 | $53,984 | #43 | $47,396 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Emporia State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,555 | $72,171 | #511 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $80,168 | $60,072 | #101 of 453 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,956 | $59,976 | #310 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $70,133 | $59,896 | #7 of 11 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $65,259 | $61,434 | #107 of 285 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $60,355 | $57,008 | #120 of 302 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $59,568 | $53,656 | #118 of 190 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $58,389 | $53,927 | #204 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,602 | $51,665 | #299 of 380 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $52,486 | $48,228 | #180 of 204 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $51,820 | $47,919 | #198 of 211 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $51,389 | $42,412 | #294 of 322 |
| Security Science and Technology | — | $46,695 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emporia State University library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,440 one year after graduating and $54,843 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emporia State University rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Emporia State University ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Emporia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,298.
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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.