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Best Library & Information Science Schools in Illinois

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2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in Illinois

1 College
$42,884 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Library & Information Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 76 degrees and certificates were awarded to library and information science students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #105 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Library & Information Science Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 1 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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The following school tops our list of the Best Library & Information Science Colleges.

Best Library & Information Science School

#1

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Our analysis found Dominican University to be the best school for library and information science students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the large suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 169
Ohio 173
Indiana 152
Wisconsin 288

Library & Information Science is one of 2 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Library Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Library & Archives Assisting 120

Notes and References

*These values are for the top school 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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