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2026 Best Library & Archives Assisting Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
98 Library & Archives Assisting Degrees Awarded
$56,463 Avg Early-Career Salary

Library & Archives Assisting programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their library & archives assisting programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 37 schools to find the best for library & archives assisting students.

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Best Schools for Library & Archives Assisting in the United States

Below are the best library & archives assisting schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Library & Archives Assisting

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Our analysis ranked Cuesta College the best school in the country for a degree in library & archives assisting. Located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public university. About 14 library & archives assisting degrees were awarded at Cuesta College in the most recent year. Students who receive their library & archives assisting degree from Cuesta College earn around $64,492 in the first couple years of their career. Cuesta College graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans. Get the full library & archives assisting details for Cuesta College

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Students looking for a strong library & archives assisting program will find one at College Of Dupage, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public institution. About 12 library & archives assisting degrees were awarded at College Of Dupage in the most recent year. Students who receive their library & archives assisting degree from College Of Dupage earn around $31,514 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,492 to complete this degree. Read more about the library & archives assisting program at College Of Dupage

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in library & archives assisting, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Long Beach. Long Beach City College awarded about 19 library & archives assisting degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in library & archives assisting from Long Beach City College

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City College Of San Francisco came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best library & archives assisting schools. Set in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public institution. About 13 library & archives assisting degrees were awarded at City College Of San Francisco in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, library & archives assisting degree recipients from City College Of San Francisco generally make around $100,031. Typical student debt for the program is $10,332. See the full library & archives assisting program report for City College Of San Francisco

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Spokane Falls Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best library & archives assisting schools. Set in the city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 16 library & archives assisting degrees were awarded at Spokane Falls Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their library & archives assisting degree from Spokane Falls Community College earn around $34,901 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,031 to complete this degree. Get the full library & archives assisting details for Spokane Falls Community College

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San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino Valley College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best library & archives assisting schools. Set in the city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a large public institution. About 13 library & archives assisting degrees were awarded at San Bernardino Valley College in the most recent year. Students who receive their library & archives assisting degree from San Bernardino Valley College earn around $69,642 in the first couple years of their career. San Bernardino Valley College graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read more about the library & archives assisting program at San Bernardino Valley College

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Central Carolina Community College landed the #7 spot for library & archives assisting this year. Located in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 11 library & archives assisting degrees were awarded at Central Carolina Community College in the most recent year. Library & Archives Assisting graduates of Central Carolina Community College earn a median of $38,198 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,266. See the full library & archives assisting program report for Central Carolina Community College

Other Library & Archives Assisting Degree Levels

Explore the best library & archives assisting schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Library & Archives Assisting
Bachelor's Degrees in Library & Archives Assisting
Master's Degrees in Library & Archives Assisting
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 37 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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