Library Science and Administration at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Master's Degree · about 135 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in library science and administration earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 73% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia 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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| 37 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $53,915 | $55,813 | #38 | $44,126 |
| 38 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $53,802 | $48,954 | #54 | $49,101 |
| 39 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $53,119 | $56,987 | #33 | $45,031 |
| 40 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $52,842 | $58,594 | #22 | $45,622 |
| 41 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $52,520 | $59,615 | #16 | $44,140 |
| 42 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $52,390 | $59,321 | #17 | $51,244 |
| 43 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $52,258 | $56,080 | #37 | $45,185 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,622 one year after graduating and $52,842 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,620.
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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.