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Library Science at University of South Florida

Library Science at University of South Florida

If you plan to study Library Science, take a look at what University of South Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of South Florida is in Tampa, FL.

Online Class Availability at University of South Florida

Distance learning is available at University of South Florida. Among 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Library Science Rankings at University of South Florida

These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Florida’s Library Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #1 of 1
Best Value Florida #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #1 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #11 of 18
Best Value Nationwide #12 of 76
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #54 of 76

Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of South Florida

Students who complete University of South Florida’s Library Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library Science at University of South Florida
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,997
2 years $40,089
3 years $44,063
4 years $48,023
5 years $52,729

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Library Science graduates from University of South Florida report median earnings of $48,023, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Library Science earnings compared with all majors at University of South Florida

Best-Paid Careers for Library Science Graduates

Students who finish Library Science program at University of South Florida pursue many career paths. 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

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