Library Science at St Catherine University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Library Science, you may want to check out the program at St Catherine University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
St Catherine University is located in Saint Paul, MN.
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Online Class Availability at St Catherine University
Online coursework is an option at St Catherine University. Among 3,651 students, 1,130 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,312 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at St Catherine University
Rankings can help you compare St Catherine University’s Library Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from St Catherine University
Those who finish St Catherine 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 | $41,670 |
| 2 years | $43,087 |
| 3 years | $48,757 |
| 4 years | $51,200 |
| 5 years | $57,731 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Library Science graduates from St Catherine University take home a median $51,200, compared with $64,742 for all St Catherine University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Students who finish Library Science program at St Catherine University pursue many career paths. Here 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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