Library Science at North Carolina Central University
If you are interested in studying Library Science, consider the program at North Carolina Central University. Get started with the following essential facts.
North Carolina Central University sits in Durham, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina Central University
Distance learning is available at North Carolina Central University. Of 8,579 students, 2,041 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,382 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at North Carolina Central University
Rankings can help you compare North Carolina Central University’s Library Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #46 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from North Carolina Central University
Graduates of North Carolina Central University’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 | $39,369 |
| 3 years | $40,785 |
| 4 years | $45,662 |
| 5 years | $52,313 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Library Science graduates from North Carolina Central University earn a median of $45,662, compared with $48,705 for all North Carolina Central University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Graduates of the Library Science program at North Carolina Central University pursue many career paths. Below are 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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