Library Science and Administration

Master's degree · Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

CIP 25.01

$54,330Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$64,520Median earnings 4 years after

$60,930Median earnings 5 years after

$40,975Median federal debt

149Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Library Science and Administration at Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $54,330 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 $40,975, about 75% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Library Science and Administration graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick make?

The median salary is $54,330 one year after graduation and $60,930 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,975.

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