Library Science and Administration

Master's degree · The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

CIP 25.01

$44,140Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$52,520Median earnings 4 years after

$52,284Median earnings 5 years after

$28,937Median federal debt

102Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Library Science and Administration at The University of Alabama earn a median of $44,140 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,301 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,620–$68,514). Median debt is $28,937, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Library Science and Administration graduates from The University of Alabama make?

The median salary is $44,140 one year after graduation and $52,284 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,937.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.