Library Science and Administration at North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Master's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
North Carolina Central University graduates in library science and administration earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina Central 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 27 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $55,970 | $57,510 | #27 | $46,021 |
| 28 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $55,946 | $58,848 | #20 | $52,881 |
Other Majors at North Carolina Central University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $77,440 | $55,592 | #65 of 71 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,724 | $59,732 | #743 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $72,023 | $65,158 | #189 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $65,600 | $57,400 | #132 of 243 |
| Public Administration | $65,374 | $51,559 | #187 of 243 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $59,513 | $50,121 | #112 of 204 |
| Psychology | $57,573 | $38,393 | #77 of 92 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $57,412 | $47,538 | #175 of 302 |
| Social Work | $57,082 | $46,470 | #237 of 279 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,659 | $41,787 | #105 of 115 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $51,714 | $39,273 | #10 of 10 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $41,694 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Central University library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,381 one year after graduating and $56,291 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Central University rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, North Carolina Central University ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at North Carolina Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,625.
← All data for North Carolina Central 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.