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Library Science at Syracuse University

Library Science at Syracuse University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Library Science, take a look at what Syracuse University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

Online Class Availability at Syracuse University

Online coursework is an option at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Library Science Rankings at Syracuse University

Use these rankings to compare Syracuse University’s Library Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #4 of 11
Best Value New York #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #10 of 76
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #11 of 11
Best Value Nationwide #76 of 76

Earnings for Library Science Graduates from Syracuse University

Those who finish Syracuse University’s Library Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library Science at Syracuse University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,905
2 years $44,170
3 years $52,350
4 years $54,932
5 years $59,001

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from Syracuse University earn a median of $54,932, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Library Science earnings compared with all majors at Syracuse University

Highest-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates

Students who finish Library Science program at Syracuse University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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