Best Schools for Library Science and Administration

Library Science and Administration graduates earn a median of $33,809 within four years of graduating, ranking #196 out of 283 tracked majors — 46% below the median across all fields. There are 2 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 82 recent graduates.

Too few colleges report earnings for Library Science and Administration to compare them against each other. Across fields that can be compared, the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$33,809

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#196

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Library Science and Administration by State

Top Library Science and Administration Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public

$30,340

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 99.4%

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$39,467

2yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

1yr: $37,322 (28)

Grads: 28

Acceptance: 74.0%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences $32,190 Human Services, General $32,144 Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology $32,138 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology $32,084 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians $32,073 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions $31,735

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Library Science and Administration?

University of Southern Mississippi ranks #1 for Library Science and Administration with median graduate earnings of $30,340 within four years of graduating. There are 2 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Library Science and Administration graduates earn?

Library Science and Administration graduates earn an average of $33,809 within four years of graduating. This is 46% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $30,340 to $30,340 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Library Science and Administration program?

The average acceptance rate across Library Science and Administration programs is 86.7%. The most selective program is at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a 74.0% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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