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Library Science at East Carolina University

Library Science at East Carolina University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Library Science, consider the program at East Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

East Carolina University is in Greenville, NC.

Online & Distance Learning at East Carolina University

Many students take online classes at East Carolina University. Of 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Library Science Rankings at East Carolina University

These rankings give you a sense of how East Carolina University’s Library Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #3 of 5
Best Value North Carolina #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #10 of 18
Best Value Southeast (Region) #12 of 18
Best Value Nationwide #49 of 76
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #53 of 76

Earnings for Library Science Graduates from East Carolina University

Students who complete East Carolina University’s Library Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library Science at East Carolina University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,967
2 years $45,696
3 years $46,767
4 years $52,660
5 years $61,566

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from East Carolina University report median earnings of $52,660, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Library Science earnings compared with all majors at East Carolina University

Best-Paid Careers for Library Science Graduates

Graduates of the Library Science program at East Carolina University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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

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