Library Science and Administration

Master's degree · The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

CIP 25.01

$45,400Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$58,578Median earnings 4 years after

$57,638Median earnings 5 years after

$35,963Median federal debt

107Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Library Science and Administration at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $45,400 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 $35,963, about 79% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro	$46,127	$30,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Library Science and Administration graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville make?

The median salary is $45,400 one year after graduation and $57,638 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $35,963.

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