Library Science at Indiana University-Bloomington
If you plan to study Library Science, take a look at what Indiana University-Bloomington. Get started with the following essential facts.
Indiana University-Bloomington is in Bloomington, IN.
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Studying Online at Indiana University-Bloomington
Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Bloomington. Of 48,424 students, 3,249 (7%) studied exclusively online and 17,945 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at Indiana University-Bloomington
Use these rankings to compare Indiana University-Bloomington’s Library Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 76 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington
Students who complete Indiana University-Bloomington’s Library Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,574 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $51,024 |
| 4 years | $51,582 |
| 5 years | $53,749 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington report median earnings of $51,582, compared with $74,553 for all Indiana University-Bloomington graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Students who finish Library Science program at Indiana University-Bloomington work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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 |
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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