Library Science at CUNY Queens College
If you plan to study Library Science, consider the program at CUNY Queens College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Queens College is in Queens, NY.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Queens College
Distance learning is available at CUNY Queens College. Of 15,965 students, 926 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,592 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at CUNY Queens College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Queens College’s Library Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from CUNY Queens College
Graduates of CUNY Queens College’s Library Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,117 |
| 2 years | $52,733 |
| 3 years | $57,027 |
| 4 years | $61,493 |
| 5 years | $69,472 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Library Science graduates from CUNY Queens College earn a median of $61,493, compared with $60,081 for all CUNY Queens College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Those who complete Library Science program at CUNY Queens College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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