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Library Science at The Catholic University of America

Library Science at The Catholic University of America

If you are interested in studying Library Science, you may want to check out the program at The Catholic University of America. Get started with the following essential facts.

The Catholic University of America is located in Washington, DC.

Studying Online at The Catholic University of America

Online coursework is an option at The Catholic University of America. Of 5,243 students, 459 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 667 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Library Science Graduates from The Catholic University of America

Graduates of The Catholic University of America’s Library Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library Science at The Catholic University of America
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,409
2 years $55,813
3 years $59,279
4 years $60,236
5 years $77,400

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Library Science graduates from The Catholic University of America report median earnings of $60,236, compared with $73,599 for all The Catholic University of America graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Library Science earnings compared with all majors at The Catholic University of America

Best-Paid Careers for Library Science Graduates

Graduates of the Library Science program at The Catholic University of America work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Library Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,332
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $67,096
Archivists $53,759

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