Library Science and Administration at Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH · Master's Degree · about 146 graduates a year
Kent State University at Kent graduates in library science and administration earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kent State University at Kent 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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| 45 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $50,960 | $58,990 | #19 | $42,435 |
| 46 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $50,534 | $57,220 | #29 | $39,315 |
| 47 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $50,169 | $54,804 | #42 | $46,127 |
| 48 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $49,948 | $53,302 | #46 | $40,429 |
| 49 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $49,625 | $50,469 | #53 | $41,490 |
| 50 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $49,513 | $53,118 | #47 | $42,458 |
| 51 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $49,361 | $55,421 | #40 | $46,481 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kent State University at Kent library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,429 one year after graduating and $49,948 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kent State University at Kent rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Kent State University at Kent ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Kent State University at Kent worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,561.
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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.