Library Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Library Science, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College sits in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Distance learning is available at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Among 41,705 students, 5,129 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,009 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Rankings can help you compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Library Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’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 | $39,120 |
| 2 years | $39,467 |
| 3 years | $41,133 |
| 4 years | $45,942 |
| 5 years | $50,054 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Library Science graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College take home a median $45,942, compared with $58,324 for all Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Library Science Graduates
Graduates of the Library Science program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College pursue many career paths. 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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