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Library Science at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Library Science at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
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.

Library Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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

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