Library Science and Administration

Master's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 25.01

$51,413Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,237Median earnings 4 years after
$59,296Median earnings 5 years after
$38,712Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Library Science and Administration at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $51,413 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 $38,712, about 75% of first-year earnings.

Library Science and Administration (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Dominican University
River Forest
$47,396$37,998

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Library Science and Administration graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $51,413 one year after graduation and $59,296 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,712.

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