Library Science and Administration at University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Master's Degree · about 96 graduates a year
University at Buffalo graduates in library science and administration earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Buffalo 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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| 20 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $57,458 | $58,418 | #23 | $54,651 |
| 21 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $57,395 | $58,354 | #24 | $53,186 |
| 22 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $56,671 | $57,635 | #26 | $53,106 |
| 23 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $56,619 | $53,890 | #44 | $50,173 |
| 24 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $56,359 | $52,707 | #48 | $47,594 |
| 25 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $56,291 | $60,408 | #15 | $48,381 |
| 26 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $56,115 | $55,268 | #41 | $47,709 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Buffalo library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,173 one year after graduating and $56,619 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Buffalo rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, University at Buffalo ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at University at Buffalo worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,755.
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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.