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Library Science at Emporia State University

Library Science at Emporia State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Library Science, you may want to check out the program at Emporia State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Emporia State University sits in Emporia, KS.

Online Class Availability at Emporia State University

Many students take online classes at Emporia State University. Of 4,557 students, 2,347 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,016 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Library Science Rankings at Emporia State University

Rankings can help you compare Emporia State University’s Library Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #1 of 1
Best Value Kansas #1 of 1
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 7
Best Value Nationwide #42 of 76
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #50 of 76

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #1 of 1
Best Value Kansas #1 of 1
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 7
Best Value Nationwide #42 of 76
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #50 of 76

Earnings for Library Science Graduates from Emporia State University

Graduates of Emporia State University’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 Emporia State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,103
2 years $39,832
3 years $42,582
4 years $49,977
5 years $53,566

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from Emporia State University report median earnings of $49,977, compared with $51,433 for all Emporia State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Library Science earnings compared with all majors at Emporia State University

Best-Paid Careers for Library Science Graduates

Students who finish Library Science program at Emporia State 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

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