Library Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you are interested in studying Library Science, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Library Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 76 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Students who complete Rutgers University-New Brunswick’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 | $50,890 |
| 2 years | $47,650 |
| 3 years | $49,529 |
| 4 years | $53,524 |
| 5 years | $60,930 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $53,524, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Graduates of the Library Science program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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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