Library Science and Administration at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX · Master's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates in library science and administration earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston-Clear Lake 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 |
Other Majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $107,792 | — | #39 of 69 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $100,281 | $73,717 | #345 of 861 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $94,092 | — | #6 of 58 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,953 | $65,132 | #223 of 349 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $80,794 | $60,069 | #133 of 211 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $80,692 | $63,293 | #91 of 159 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $72,849 | — | #37 of 302 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $72,708 | $62,552 | #81 of 322 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $72,586 | $67,071 | #182 of 453 |
| Psychology | $70,718 | $52,139 | #39 of 92 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $65,747 | — | #50 of 190 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $57,552 | $49,971 | #134 of 204 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | $57,292 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,591 | — | #322 of 380 |
| Criminology | — | $50,506 | — |
| Biology | — | $47,276 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Clear Lake library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,005 one year after graduating and $65,861 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Clear Lake rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, University of Houston-Clear Lake ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at University of Houston-Clear Lake worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,018.
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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.