Library Science and Administration

Master's degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 25.01

$47,748Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,675Median earnings 4 years after
$60,802Median earnings 5 years after
$42,364Median federal debt
71Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Library Science and Administration at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $47,748 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 $42,364, about 89% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Appalachian State University
Boone
$57,702—
East Carolina University
Greenville
$50,867$30,750
North Carolina Central University
Durham
$48,381$40,625
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$45,185$29,184

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Library Science and Administration graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $47,748 one year after graduation and $60,802 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $42,364.

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