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Master's-16% vs national median127 grads tracked

Library Science at Northeastern State University

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

Median · 1 year out
$48,381
middle 50%: $41,747 – $54,908
Median · 5 years out
$53,343
middle 50%: $46,249 – $60,118
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Northeastern State University's master's program in Library Science earn a median $48,381 one year after graduating, rising to $53,343 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $63,399 for this field, ranking 37th 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
7.4 yrs
≈ $7,990 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Oklahoma
$58,758 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$58,574 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$57,552 · 5 yrs out
Valdosta State University
$57,352 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$56,615 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$56,479 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northeastern State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$111,872 · 5 yrs out
Optometry (Doctorate)
$111,872 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (Bachelor's)
$97,992 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$97,992 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$92,948 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$85,840 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$85,840 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$72,756 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$72,477 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$71,441 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$71,129 · 5 yrs out
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's)
$70,870 · 5 yrs out

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