Library Science and Administration master's degree programs in North Carolina

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$57,675Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in North Carolina

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Appalachian State UniversityBoone · Debt not reported$59,631 2East Carolina UniversityGreenville · Debt not reported$58,122 3University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill · Debt not reported$57,675 4North Carolina Central UniversityDurham · Debt not reported$56,291 5University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro · Debt not reported$52,258

CAREER CONTEXT IN NC

What related occupations pay in North Carolina

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-4022Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

State median wage: $61,420
Middle 50% wage range: $51,450–$73,900
State employment: 4,010
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 12,600

10th–90th percentile: $44,600–$83,650

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $141,160
Middle 50% wage range: $104,050–$182,390
State employment: 21,830
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $74,990–$244,820

25-1082Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $79,460
Middle 50% wage range: $63,850–$83,620
State employment: 250
Projected growth: +2.7%
Annual openings: 300

10th–90th percentile: $50,350–$108,330

25-4011Archivists

State median wage: $55,370
Middle 50% wage range: $47,460–$65,920
State employment: 130
Projected growth: +3.4%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $33,280–$79,990

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Appalachian State University	Boone	$59,631	Not available
2	East Carolina University	Greenville	$58,122	Not available
3	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill	$57,675	Not available
4	North Carolina Central University	Durham	$56,291	Not available
5	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro	$52,258	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Library Science and Administration in North Carolina

What do Library Science and Administration master's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,675 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Appalachian State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.