Library Science at University of California-Los Angeles
If you are interested in studying Library Science, take a look at what University of California-Los Angeles. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Los Angeles sits in Los Angeles, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-Los Angeles
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Los Angeles. Among 47,335 students, 785 (2%) studied exclusively online and 5,535 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at University of California-Los Angeles
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Los Angeles’s Library Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 76 |
| Best Value | California | #11 of 13 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of California-Los Angeles
Students who complete University of California-Los Angeles’s Library Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,582 |
| 2 years | $49,136 |
| 3 years | $53,468 |
| 4 years | $61,725 |
| 5 years | $69,081 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from University of California-Los Angeles take home a median $61,725, compared with $79,139 for all University of California-Los Angeles graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Graduates of the Library Science program at University of California-Los Angeles go on to a range of careers. Here are 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 |
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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