California · Library Science and Administration

Best Library Science and Administration institutions in California, ranked by earnings

The Library Science and Administration program focuses on the study of the creation, organization, management, and use of recorded information. It prepares students for various professional roles in librarianship, information management,…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 25.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
815
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$29,163
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,445
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$90,960
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Ashford University
San Diego Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,1631111%$26,445$35,813

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (SOC 25-4022).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~13,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$64,320
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoring

What Librarians and Media Collections Specialists earn in California

Jobs in California
10,030
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$90,960
median $86,590
Best-paying metro
$103,800
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Related careers

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$90,960 avg · 10,030 jobs
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$69,140 avg · 860 jobs
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$133,140 avg · 380 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Library Science and Administration programs in California.

Which Library Science and Administration program in California has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Ashford University tops the list at $29,163. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists earn in California?+

The average annual wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in California is $90,960 (median $86,590), across about 10,030 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Library Science and Administration program?+

The Library Science and Administration program focuses on the study of the creation, organization, management, and use of recorded information. It prepares students for various professional roles in librarianship, information management,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 13,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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