Library Science at Kent State University at Kent
If you plan to study Library Science, consider the program at Kent State University at Kent. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kent State University at Kent is in Kent, OH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kent State University at Kent
Online coursework is an option at Kent State University at Kent. Among 26,374 students, 4,457 (17%) studied exclusively online and 12,660 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at Kent State University at Kent
Rankings can help you compare Kent State University at Kent’s Library Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #58 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from Kent State University at Kent
Those who finish Kent State University at Kent’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 | $37,436 |
| 2 years | $37,940 |
| 3 years | $38,762 |
| 4 years | $43,917 |
| 5 years | $47,256 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Library Science graduates from Kent State University at Kent report median earnings of $43,917, compared with $52,827 for all Kent State University at Kent graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Graduates of the Library Science program at Kent State University at Kent work across a variety of fields. 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
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