Library Science at University of Arizona
If you plan to study Library Science, consider the program at University of Arizona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Arizona
Distance learning is available at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at University of Arizona
Use these rankings to compare University of Arizona’s Library Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #43 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of Arizona
Those who finish University of Arizona’s Library Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,115 |
| 2 years | $35,701 |
| 3 years | $43,519 |
| 4 years | $47,038 |
| 5 years | $49,999 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from University of Arizona take home a median $47,038, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Students who finish Library Science program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. 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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