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2023 Best Library & Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Library & Information Science Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 5,809 people earned a degree or certificate in library and information science, making the major the #44 most popular in the United States.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Library & Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Library & Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Library & Information Science Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Schools for a Doctorate in Library & Information Science

#1

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Dominican University the best school in the United States for library and information science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools list. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Emporia State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the remote town of Emporia, ESU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Simmons University

Boston, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Simmons University is a great place for library and information science students working on their doctor’s degree. Simmons is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

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Library & Information Science by Region

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
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