Library Science and Administration at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Master's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in library science and administration earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 29 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $55,619 | $56,565 | #36 | $47,219 |
| 30 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $55,160 | $52,501 | #49 | $44,225 |
| 31 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $54,979 | $57,969 | #25 | $45,679 |
| 32 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $54,976 | $57,205 | #31 | $44,787 |
| 33 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $54,946 | $53,984 | #43 | $47,396 |
| 34 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $54,925 | $57,152 | #32 | $44,702 |
| 35 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $54,843 | $56,936 | #34 | $47,440 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison library science and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,787 one year after graduating and $54,976 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for library science and administration?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for library science and administration graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is library science and administration at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for library science and administration ($56,301), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,938.
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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.