Library Science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
What traits are you looking for in a school for Library Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is in Milwaukee, WI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Among 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) studied exclusively online and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Library Science Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Library Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 76 |
Earnings for Library Science Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’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 | $40,552 |
| 2 years | $43,872 |
| 3 years | $46,656 |
| 4 years | $50,556 |
| 5 years | $56,672 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Library Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earn a median of $50,556, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Library Science Graduates
Students who finish Library Science program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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 |
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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