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These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in library & information science, based on student outcomes and program quality.
University Of Southern Mississippi tops our 2026 ranking of the best library & information science schools. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 38 library & information science degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Library & Information Science graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $43,862 early in their careers. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates carry a median of $24,937 in student loans.
More information about a degree in library & information science from University Of Southern Mississippi
A rank of #2 makes Southern Connecticut State University one of the top schools for library & information science. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 10 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their library & information science degree from Southern Connecticut State University earn around $59,844 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,660.
More information about a degree in library & information science from Southern Connecticut State University
University Of Nebraska At Omaha is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in library & information science, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the city of Omaha. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska At Omaha awarded about 17 library & information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the library & information science program make about $25,054 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,783.
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Students looking for a strong library & information science program will find one at University Of Maine At Augusta, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maine At Augusta awarded about 30 library & information science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, library & information science degree recipients from University Of Maine At Augusta generally make around $45,574. University Of Maine At Augusta graduates carry a median of $34,536 in student loans.
See the full library & information science program report for University Of Maine At Augusta
A rank of #5 makes Ashford University one of the top schools for library & information science. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 10%. Ashford University awarded about 11 library & information science degrees in the most recent data year. Library & Information Science graduates of Ashford University earn a median of $29,163 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $35,813.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 86 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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