Library Science at University of Maryland-College Park
If you are interested in studying Library Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland-College Park. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maryland-College Park sits in College Park, MD.
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Studying Online at University of Maryland-College Park
Many students take online classes at University of Maryland-College Park. Among 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) studied exclusively online and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park
Rankings can help you compare University of Maryland-College Park’s Library Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of Maryland-College Park
Those who finish University of Maryland-College Park’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 | $49,873 |
| 2 years | $51,077 |
| 3 years | $53,529 |
| 4 years | $60,622 |
| 5 years | $68,659 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $60,622, compared with $78,942 for all University of Maryland-College Park graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Those who complete Library Science program at University of Maryland-College Park go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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 |
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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