Library Science and Administration at Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · Master's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Sam Houston State University graduates in library science and administration earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sam Houston 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 |
| 11 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $63,736 | $58,623 | #21 | $48,752 |
| 12 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $62,242 | $63,282 | #10 | $60,756 |
Other Majors at Sam Houston State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $136,772 | $97,900 | #14 of 72 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,143 | $88,636 | #362 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $88,132 | $69,002 | #233 of 349 |
| Homeland Security | $82,876 | $61,091 | #22 of 28 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $70,757 | $62,215 | #63 of 280 |
| Music | $68,888 | — | #4 of 98 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $65,953 | $63,102 | #96 of 285 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $65,804 | $59,787 | #301 of 453 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $62,520 | $57,928 | #77 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $62,489 | — | #96 of 302 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,489 | $51,544 | #71 of 115 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,708 | — | #89 of 165 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $57,746 | $44,512 | #238 of 322 |
| History | $54,943 | $46,738 | #21 of 36 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $52,024 | $53,444 | #45 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sam Houston State University library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,209 one year after graduating and $64,781 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sam Houston State University rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, Sam Houston State University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at Sam Houston State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,345.
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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.