Pennsylvania · Library Science and Administration

Best Library Science and Administration institutions in Pennsylvania, 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
289
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$36,004
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
67%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$61,700
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Library Science and Administration in Pennsylvania

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Pennsylvania Western University
California Public
16152%
2University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh Public
6885%
3Drexel University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
5178%$36,004
4Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown Public
954%

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 Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
5,420
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$61,700
median $60,120
Best-paying metro
$72,680
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Related careers

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$61,700 avg · 5,420 jobs
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$59,850 avg · 330 jobs
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$82,200 avg · 80 jobs

Common questions

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

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

The average annual wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Pennsylvania is $61,700 (median $60,120), across about 5,420 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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