Library Science at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Library Science, consider the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA.
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Studying Online at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Library Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Washington | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 76 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Graduates of University of Washington-Seattle Campus’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 | $41,256 |
| 2 years | $44,244 |
| 3 years | $51,465 |
| 4 years | $56,834 |
| 5 years | $65,466 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Library Science graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus report median earnings of $56,834, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Graduates of the Library Science program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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 |
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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