Library Science and Administration at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Master's Degree · about 149 graduates a year
Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates in library science and administration earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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 |
| 12 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $62,242 | $63,282 | #10 | $60,756 |
| 13 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $59,631 | $63,993 | #8 | $57,702 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-New Brunswick library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,330 one year after graduating and $64,520 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-New Brunswick rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Rutgers University-New Brunswick worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,975.
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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.