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Library Science at University at Buffalo

Library Science at University at Buffalo

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

University at Buffalo is in Buffalo, NY.

Studying Online at University at Buffalo

Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Library Science Rankings at University at Buffalo

Use these rankings to compare University at Buffalo’s Library Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) New York #3 of 5
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 76
Best Value Nationwide #60 of 76

Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University at Buffalo

Those who finish University at Buffalo’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 University at Buffalo
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,584
2 years $40,318
3 years $46,654
4 years $47,752
5 years $54,171

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Library Science graduates from University at Buffalo earn a median of $47,752, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Library Science earnings compared with all majors at University at Buffalo

Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates

Those who complete Library Science program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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

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