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Master's+57% vs national median209 grads tracked

Library Science at Chicago State University

Ranked 1st of 37 master's programs in Library Science by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$83,406
middle 50%: $67,016 – $103,697
Median · 5 years out
$99,481
middle 50%: $75,158 – $120,818
Median · 10 years out
$102,996
middle 50%: $70,135 – $119,909

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Library Science (master's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Chicago State University's master's program in Library Science earn a median $83,406 one year after graduating, rising to $102,996 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 57% above the national median of $63,399 for this field, ranking 1st of 37 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.8 yrs
≈ $4,068 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Colorado Denver
$79,023 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston - Clear Lake
$73,859 · 5 yrs out
Southern Connecticut State University
$72,472 · 5 yrs out
Sam Houston State University
$72,214 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Queens College
$71,040 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$70,788 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Chicago State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,065 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,065 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$113,931 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$105,999 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$98,381 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$89,678 · 5 yrs out
History (Master's)
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's)
$80,472 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$79,542 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$79,284 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Master's)
$78,170 · 5 yrs out

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