Library Science and Administration at Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Master's Degree · about 124 graduates a year
Wayne State University graduates in library science and administration earn 2% less 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 Wayne 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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| 28 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $55,946 | $58,848 | #20 | $52,881 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $55,619 | $56,565 | #36 | $47,219 |
| 30 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $55,160 | $52,501 | #49 | $44,225 |
| 31 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $54,979 | $57,969 | #25 | $45,679 |
| 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 |
Other Library Science and Administration Credentials at Wayne State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $44,090 | $53,742 | $44,655 |
Other Majors at Wayne State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne State University library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,679 one year after graduating and $54,979 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne State University rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Wayne State University ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Wayne State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,546.
← All data for Wayne State 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.