by our College Data Analytics Team
[Library Information Science](/majors/library-science/library-information-science/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their library information science graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 54 schools to find where library information science graduates earn the most.
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The right library information science school can pay off in your paycheck for years to come. To help, we created our Highest Paid Library Information Science Graduates ranking. It looks at the median early-career salaries graduates earn, so you can find the schools whose library information science degrees pay off the most.
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Below are the schools whose library information science graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Colorado Denver tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools in the United States. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of Colorado Denver make a median of around $81,087 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in library information science will find them at San Jose State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a public institution. Library Information Science graduates of San Jose State University earn a median of about $65,724 a year early in their careers.
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of Northern Iowa make a median of around $64,311 per year.
University Of Southern California came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Library Information Science graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of about $80,099 a year early in their careers.
University Of Houston Clear Lake produces some of the highest-paid graduates in library information science, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public school located in the city of Houston. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,005.
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Cuny Queens College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. Cuny Queens College is a public school located in the city of Queens. Library Information Science graduates of Cuny Queens College earn a median of about $69,472 a year early in their careers.
Sam Houston State University came in at #7 for library information science graduate earnings this year. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from Sam Houston State University typically earn about $62,589 annually.
Texas A And M University Commerce earned the #8 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. Texas A And M University Commerce is a public school located in the town of Commerce. Early-career library information science graduates from Texas A And M University Commerce make a median of around $60,756 per year.
University Of Maryland College Park earned the #9 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school located in the suburb of College Park. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of Maryland College Park make a median of around $68,659 per year.
Southern Connecticut State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University typically earn about $63,169 annually.
Long Island University C W Post Campus earned the #11 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $81,802.
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Library Information Science graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of about $60,930 a year early in their careers.
Appalachian State University earned the #13 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. Appalachian State University is a public school located in the town of Boone. Library Information Science graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of about $55,575 a year early in their careers.
St Johns University New York came in at #14 for library information science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,054.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #15 for library information science graduate earnings this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school located in the city of Seattle. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,466.
Texas Womans University landed the #16 spot for library information science salaries this year. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a public institution. Library Information Science graduates of Texas Womans University earn a median of about $56,118 a year early in their careers.
East Carolina University landed the #17 spot for library information science salaries this year. East Carolina University is a public school located in the city of Greenville. Library Information Science graduates of East Carolina University earn a median of about $61,566 a year early in their careers.
University Of Rhode Island ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island typically earn about $63,530 annually.
Drexel University landed the #19 spot for library information science salaries this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Library Information Science graduates of Drexel University earn a median of about $54,483 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Texas landed the #20 spot for library information science salaries this year. University Of North Texas is a public school located in the city of Denton. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from University Of North Texas typically earn about $54,252 annually.
University Of Iowa landed the #21 spot for library information science salaries this year. University Of Iowa is a public school located in the city of Iowa City. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,577.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #22 for library information science graduate earnings this year. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill make a median of around $60,802 per year.
Western Kentucky University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from Western Kentucky University typically earn about $53,352 annually.
University At Buffalo ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. University At Buffalo is a public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,171.
Simmons College placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. Simmons College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,738.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their library information science graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 54 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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