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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$77,296
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,894
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Long Island University
Grad rate: 51.8% |
NY | +$295,424 | $67,255 | $52,419 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Wayne State University
Grad rate: 58.3% |
MI | -$15,216 | $46,598 | $26,794 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of North Texas
Grad rate: 59.2% |
TX | -$48,320 | $44,678 | $25,470 | N/A | 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.