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Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

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2023 Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

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

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, library and information science was ranked #44 in the country. In fact 5,809 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

Check out the library science master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Far Western US Region Schools for a Master's in Library & Information Science

Our 2023 rankings named San Jose State University the best school in the Far Western US Region for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. San Jose State is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great place for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Library & Information Science at University of Washington - Seattle Campus Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Hawaii at Manoa. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UH Manoa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Honolulu.

Full Library & Information Science at University of Hawaii at Manoa Report

Best Library & Information Science Colleges by State

Explore the best library and information science colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 685
Washington 122
Hawaii 11

One of 2 majors within the area of study, library and information science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Library & Archives Assisting 120

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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