Library Science at University of North Texas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Library Science, consider the program at University of North Texas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Texas sits in Denton, TX.
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Studying Online at University of North Texas
Many students take online classes at University of North Texas. Among 46,864 students, 6,208 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,860 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at University of North Texas
Rankings can help you compare University of North Texas’s Library Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #34 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of North Texas
Those who finish University of North Texas’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 | $46,171 |
| 2 years | $44,872 |
| 3 years | $43,978 |
| 4 years | $49,715 |
| 5 years | $54,392 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Library Science graduates from University of North Texas report median earnings of $49,715, compared with $58,467 for all University of North Texas graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Library Science Graduates
Those who complete Library Science program at University of North Texas work across a variety of fields. 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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