Library Science at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
If you plan to study Library Science, consider the program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Among 18,012 students, 4,721 (26%) studied exclusively online and 7,632 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Library Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro’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 | $40,617 |
| 2 years | $37,671 |
| 3 years | $38,343 |
| 4 years | $44,023 |
| 5 years | $50,635 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Library Science graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn a median of $44,023, compared with $54,048 for all University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Students who finish Library Science program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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