# University of Maine at Augusta: Library Science and Administration (bachelor's)

Augusta, ME. IPEDS 161217, CIP 25.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-augusta/majors/library-science-and-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $32,301 (U.S. median for this major: $31,320 across 2 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $34,536 (U.S. median $29,736)
- Rank in ME: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$981

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $32,301 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,421 | $43,148 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $9,175 | $42,022 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $11,228 | $51,424 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $14,037 | $64,289 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $15,371 | $70,399 | no earnings gain |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Library Science and Administration at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Augusta | $32,301 | $34,536 | $10,924 | 27% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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