Library Science and Administration at St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN · Master's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
St Catherine 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 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St Catherine 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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| 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 |
| 39 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $53,119 | $56,987 | #33 | $45,031 |
Other Majors at St Catherine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $144,037 | $118,661 | #31 of 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $105,176 | $96,358 | #291 of 861 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | $104,119 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $99,367 | $81,054 | #410 of 432 |
| Public Health | $68,314 | $61,593 | #165 of 201 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | $67,910 | — | #1 of 20 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $67,265 | $61,443 | #150 of 211 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $63,409 | $57,686 | #131 of 285 |
| Education | $56,211 | $49,567 | #172 of 214 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,001 | $50,879 | #291 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Catherine University library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,254 one year after graduating and $54,584 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Catherine University rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, St Catherine University ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at St Catherine 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 $33,885.
← All data for St Catherine 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.