Best Library Science and Administration Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$311,231
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,597
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Grad rate: 70.4% |
LA | -$154,652 | $41,133 | $34,328 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Ashford University
Grad rate: 9.3% |
CA | -$467,811 | $27,200 | $30,866 | $35,813 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Library Science and Administration Degrees by State
Browse Library Science and Administration programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.