Library Science at Dominican University
If you are interested in studying Library Science, you may want to check out the program at Dominican University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dominican University sits in River Forest, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Dominican University
Online coursework is an option at Dominican University. Among 3,803 students, 1,040 (27%) studied exclusively online and 2,106 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at Dominican University
Rankings can help you compare Dominican University’s Library Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #38 of 76 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #38 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from Dominican University
Students who complete Dominican University’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 | $42,386 |
| 2 years | $42,458 |
| 3 years | $47,260 |
| 4 years | $52,223 |
| 5 years | $57,696 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Library Science graduates from Dominican University earn a median of $52,223, compared with $55,434 for all Dominican University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Students who finish Library Science program at Dominican University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Library Science majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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