Library Science at Indiana University-Indianapolis
If you plan to study Library Science, consider the program at Indiana University-Indianapolis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is in Indianapolis, IN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Among 22,534 students, 3,022 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,340 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis
Those who finish Indiana University-Indianapolis’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 | $37,166 |
| 2 years | $36,992 |
| 3 years | $40,032 |
| 4 years | $46,879 |
| 5 years | $50,025 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis take home a median $46,879, compared with $67,436 for all Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Those who complete Library Science program at Indiana University-Indianapolis work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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