Library Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you are interested in studying Library Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Library Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #48 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Library Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,309 |
| 2 years | $43,638 |
| 3 years | $45,412 |
| 4 years | $49,852 |
| 5 years | $56,311 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Library Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $49,852, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Library Science Graduates
Students who finish Library Science program at University of Wisconsin-Madison pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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