Library Science and Administration at Simmons University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree · about 264 graduates a year
Simmons University graduates in library science and administration earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 70% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Simmons 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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| 13 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $59,631 | $63,993 | #8 | $57,702 |
| 14 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $58,856 | $63,106 | #11 | $45,466 |
| 15 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $58,578 | $63,990 | #9 | $45,400 |
| 16 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $58,512 | $51,526 | #51 | $46,140 |
| 17 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $58,237 | $57,217 | #30 | $51,413 |
| 18 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $58,122 | $62,373 | #13 | $50,867 |
| 19 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $57,675 | $61,893 | #14 | $47,748 |
Other Majors at Simmons University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,629 | $106,035 | #170 of 432 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $116,116 | $109,665 | #36 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $102,226 | $99,762 | #323 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $79,951 | $68,173 | #39 of 322 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $74,038 | $64,455 | #6 of 26 |
| Social Work | $69,292 | $56,039 | #56 of 279 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $69,110 | $58,142 | #70 of 280 |
| History | $66,986 | $41,619 | #7 of 36 |
| Education | $62,689 | — | #114 of 214 |
| Literature | $53,492 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simmons University library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,140 one year after graduating and $58,512 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simmons University rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Simmons University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Simmons University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
← All data for Simmons 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.