Library Science and Administration at Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · Master's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Middle Tennessee State University 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 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middle Tennessee State 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 |
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| 44 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $52,161 | $55,519 | #39 | $45,659 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Middle Tennessee State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $109,171 | $84,311 | #52 of 78 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,477 | $92,221 | #369 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,846 | $76,031 | #352 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,230 | $70,094 | #177 of 349 |
| Psychology | $81,371 | $59,076 | #14 of 92 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $77,013 | $62,176 | #10 of 13 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $76,590 | $55,570 | #7 of 34 |
| Social Work | $64,885 | $50,630 | #102 of 279 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,552 | $56,415 | #318 of 453 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $62,418 | $39,958 | #64 of 165 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $56,781 | $52,200 | #146 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $53,134 | $46,032 | #246 of 302 |
| History | $47,898 | $35,025 | #32 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middle Tennessee State University library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,127 one year after graduating and $50,169 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middle Tennessee State University rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Middle Tennessee State University ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Middle Tennessee State University 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 $30,750.
← All data for Middle Tennessee State 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.