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Library Science at University of Southern California

Library Science at University of Southern California

If you are interested in studying Library Science, consider the program at University of Southern California. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern California

Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Library Science Rankings at University of Southern California

Use these rankings to compare University of Southern California’s Library Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #2 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #3 of 76
Best Value California #13 of 13
Best Value Far Western (Region) #16 of 16
Best Value Nationwide #72 of 76

Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of Southern California

Students who complete University of Southern California’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 Southern California
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,614
2 years $44,170
3 years $49,688
4 years $74,666
5 years $80,099

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Library Science graduates from University of Southern California take home a median $74,666, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Library Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Southern California

Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates

Students who finish Library Science program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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