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2026 Best Value Library Science Schools in Indiana

1 Colleges in the United States
$21,844 Avg Student Debt
$59,470 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Library Science Badge [Library Science](/majors/library-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong library science education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value library science schools.

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2026 Best Value Library Science Schools in Indiana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the library science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Library Science Schools

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earned the #1 spot for value among library science schools in Indiana. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,146 to complete the library science program here. Early-career library science graduates make about $42,458. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Indiana University Bloomington earned it the #2 place for library science. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Library Science graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans. Library Science graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $45,031 early in their careers. Set against $20,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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