Library Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
If you are interested in studying Library Science, take a look at what University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Library Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 18 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Those who finish University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Library Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,077 |
| 2 years | $41,342 |
| 3 years | $49,512 |
| 4 years | $53,644 |
| 5 years | $60,802 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take home a median $53,644, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Graduates of the Library Science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill go on to a range of careers. Below 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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