Library Science and Administration at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in library science and administration earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Kentucky 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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| 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 |
| 42 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $52,390 | $59,321 | #17 | $51,244 |
| 43 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $52,258 | $56,080 | #37 | $45,185 |
| 44 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $52,161 | $55,519 | #39 | $45,659 |
| 45 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $50,960 | $58,990 | #19 | $42,435 |
Other Majors at Western Kentucky University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,455 | $103,023 | #336 of 432 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,094 | $59,931 | #313 of 349 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $71,024 | — | #167 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,436 | $64,836 | #803 of 861 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $57,109 | $43,655 | #5 of 8 |
| Social Work | $56,628 | $44,263 | #243 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $55,249 | $54,058 | #234 of 243 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,451 | $42,624 | #266 of 285 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $51,391 | $44,743 | #263 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,133 | $45,211 | #348 of 380 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $47,567 | $43,802 | #311 of 322 |
| Biology | — | $35,371 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,244 one year after graduating and $52,390 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,684.
← All data for Western Kentucky 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.