Nebraska · Library Science and Administration

Best Library Science and Administration institutions in Nebraska, 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
1
offering CIP 25.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
17
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$25,054
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
47%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$57,760
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
1University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,0541747%

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 Nebraska

Jobs in Nebraska
1,150
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$57,760
median $61,990
Best-paying metro
$65,550
Lincoln, NE

Related careers

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$57,760 avg · 1,150 jobs
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Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Nebraska at Omaha tops the list at $25,054. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Nebraska is $57,760 (median $61,990), across about 1,150 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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