Library Science and Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · Master's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates in library science and administration earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 80% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 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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| 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 |
| 52 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $48,769 | $59,172 | #18 | $43,862 |
Other Library Science and Administration Credentials at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Professional Degree | — | $56,690 | — |
Other Majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $250,731 | $200,264 | #2 of 12 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $132,129 | — | #33 of 62 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $123,128 | $103,453 | #145 of 216 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $116,951 | $98,933 | #38 of 83 |
| Civil Engineering | $103,788 | $77,879 | #23 of 81 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $88,958 | $62,500 | #229 of 349 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $84,511 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,964 | $53,105 | #47 of 211 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $61,265 | $48,699 | #20 of 33 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $57,567 | $49,566 | #211 of 285 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $50,131 | $43,495 | #302 of 322 |
| Biology | — | $34,572 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,490 one year after graduating and $49,625 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $39,463.
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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.