Library Science at University of Iowa
If you plan to study Library Science, take a look at what University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Iowa
Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at University of Iowa
Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Library Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #62 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of Iowa
Graduates of University of Iowa’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 | $44,367 |
| 2 years | $43,128 |
| 3 years | $46,830 |
| 4 years | $53,713 |
| 5 years | $54,577 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Library Science graduates from University of Iowa earn a median of $53,713, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Graduates of the Library Science program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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