Library Science and Administration at Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, NY · Master's Degree
Pratt Institute-Main graduates in library science and administration earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 99% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pratt Institute-Main 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 Majors at Pratt Institute-Main by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $82,883 | $45,720 | #5 of 20 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $78,421 | $61,346 | #3 of 21 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $77,469 | $53,830 | #15 of 30 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $70,282 | — | #33 of 36 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $55,881 | $47,576 | #190 of 211 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $54,345 | $32,780 | #15 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pratt Institute-Main library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,238 one year after graduating and $69,610 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pratt Institute-Main rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Pratt Institute-Main ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Pratt Institute-Main worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $68,617.
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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.