Library Science and Administration

Master's degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

CIP 25.01

$50,173Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,619Median earnings 4 years after
$54,171Median earnings 5 years after
$25,755Median federal debt
96Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Library Science and Administration at University at Buffalo earn a median of $50,173 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 $25,755, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
CUNY Queens College
Queens
$57,950$17,509
Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn
$53,238$68,617
St. John's University-New York
Queens
$51,976$48,486
Long Island University
Brookville
$47,403—
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$44,225$53,304

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Library Science and Administration graduates from University at Buffalo make?

The median salary is $50,173 one year after graduation and $54,171 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,755.

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