Library Science and Administration at Long Island University
Brookville, NY · Master's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Long Island University graduates in library science and administration earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Long Island 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 |
Other Library Science and Administration Credentials at Long Island University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | — | $77,148 | — |
Other Majors at Long Island University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Long Island University library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,403 one year after graduating and $67,680 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Long Island University rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Long Island University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Long Island University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301).
← All data for Long Island 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.