Library Science and Administration at University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD · Master's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
University of Maryland-College Park graduates in library science and administration earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maryland-College Park 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 |
| 11 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $63,736 | $58,623 | #21 | $48,752 |
Other Majors at University of Maryland-College Park by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $160,946 | $125,159 | #33 of 861 |
| Engineering | $126,854 | $107,207 | #8 of 29 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $111,874 | $73,907 | #4 of 26 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $101,835 | $71,929 | #102 of 349 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $96,792 | $65,892 | #19 of 50 |
| Public Health | $96,194 | $72,607 | #26 of 201 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $89,502 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $83,508 | $76,569 | #5 of 7 |
| Economics | — | $79,163 | — |
| Architecture | $78,226 | $65,384 | #14 of 50 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $75,831 | $67,390 | #42 of 280 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $75,366 | $57,435 | #146 of 453 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $73,895 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,323 | $66,484 | #62 of 243 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $71,793 | $62,213 | #20 of 190 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $68,027 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $64,607 | — |
| Music | $54,160 | $39,616 | #21 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maryland-College Park library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,763 one year after graduating and $65,261 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maryland-College Park rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, University of Maryland-College Park ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at University of Maryland-College Park worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,750.
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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.