Library Science and Administration

Master's degree · Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

CIP 25.01

$44,225Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,160Median earnings 4 years after
$59,001Median earnings 5 years after
$53,304Median federal debt
110Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Library Science and Administration at Syracuse University earn a median of $44,225 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 $53,304, about 121% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$50,173$25,755
Long Island University
Brookville
$47,403—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $44,225 one year after graduation and $59,001 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $53,304.

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