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Library Science at San Jose State University

Library Science at San Jose State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Library Science, take a look at what San Jose State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

San Jose State University sits in San Jose, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at San Jose State University

Many students take online classes at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Library Science Rankings at San Jose State University

Use these rankings to compare San Jose State University’s Library Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 76
Best Value California #10 of 13
Best Value Far Western (Region) #13 of 16
Best Value Nationwide #23 of 76

Earnings for Library Science Graduates from San Jose State University

Students who complete San Jose State University’s Library Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library Science at San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $48,739
2 years $46,013
3 years $53,184
4 years $61,222
5 years $65,724

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Library Science graduates from San Jose State University earn a median of $61,222, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Library Science earnings compared with all majors at San Jose State University

Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates

Students who finish Library Science program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Library Science graduates, 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

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