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2026 Best Library & Information Science Schools in the New England Region

1 Colleges in the United States
283 Library & Information Science Degrees Awarded
$49,817 Avg Early-Career Salary

Library & Information Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best library & information science schools.

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Best Schools for Library & Information Science in the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the library & information science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Library & Information Science

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Leading the list is Simmons College, our #1 school for library & information science. Located in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 141 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Simmons College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, library & information science degree recipients from Simmons College generally make around $46,140. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete this degree. See the full library & information science program report for Simmons College

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University Of Rhode Island came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best library & information science schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kingston. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 55 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent data year. Students who receive their library & information science degree from University Of Rhode Island earn around $47,709 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. More information about a degree in library & information science from University Of Rhode Island

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Southern Connecticut State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in library & information science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Southern Connecticut State University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 57 library & information science degrees were awarded at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Library & Information Science graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $59,844 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,660 to complete this degree. See the full library & information science program report for Southern Connecticut State University

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University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best library & information science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Augusta. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. There were roughly 30 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine At Augusta in the most recent data year. Students who receive their library & information science degree from University Of Maine At Augusta earn around $45,574 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $34,536. See the full library & information science program report for University Of Maine At Augusta

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

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