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Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools

There are 31 schools that offer a degree in Library & Information Science mostly online. The most popular online schools, by student demand, are below:

Today’s Library & Information Science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick-and-mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school halfway across the country without even leaving your house.

The Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 31 schools in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Library & Information Science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

Check out the online Library & Information Science programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

The most popular school in the United States for earning a Library & Information Science degree online is San Jose State University. San Jose State University is a public school located in San Jose, CA. About 100% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 778 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 84% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $58,993. Read full report on Library & Information Science at San Jose State University

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public school located in Baton Rouge, LA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. About 86% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,361. Full Library & Information Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Report

University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in Hattiesburg, MS, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. About 81% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $39,715. Read More…

Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Pennsylvania Western University is a public school located in California, PA. About 67% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Women make up 85% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,005. Full Library & Information Science at Pennsylvania Western University Report

#5

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Wayne State University is a public school located in Detroit, MI. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. About 80% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $50,183. Read More…

Indiana University-Indianapolis landed the #6 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Indiana University-Indianapolis is a public school located in Indianapolis, IN. About 67% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. About 83% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $49,273. Read full report on Library & Information Science at Indiana University-Indianapolis

University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in Greensboro, NC, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 138 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 80% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $37,785. Read More…

#8

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. University at Buffalo is a public school located in Buffalo, NY. Roughly 75% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Women make up 80% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $44,259. Read full report on Library & Information Science at University at Buffalo

University of South Florida landed the #9 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. University of South Florida is a public school located in Tampa, FL. About 100% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 112 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 80% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $43,017. Read full report on Library & Information Science at University of South Florida

#10

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in Valdosta, GA, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 102 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 84% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $38,761. Read full report on Library & Information Science at Valdosta State University

#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky landed the #11 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Lexington, KY, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 98 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 88% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,496. Full Library & Information Science at University of Kentucky Report

University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in Columbia, MO, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Women make up 86% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $48,326. Read More…

North Carolina Central University landed the #13 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. North Carolina Central University is a public school located in Durham, NC. About 100% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Women make up 86% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $35,242. Full Library & Information Science at North Carolina Central University Report

#14

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in Norfolk, VA, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 68 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 90% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $46,400. Read full report on Library & Information Science at Old Dominion University

#15

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University landed the #15 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. East Carolina University is a public school located in Greenville, NC. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 54 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 94% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $44,602. Read More…

#16

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in Huntsville, TX, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Women make up 96% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $41,979. Read full report on Library & Information Science at Sam Houston State University

Appalachian State University landed the #17 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Boone, NC, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. About 92% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $37,893. Read More…

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public school located in Denver, CO. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 37 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 81% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $53,987. Full Library & Information Science at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Report

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #19 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Murfreesboro, TN, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 32 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 97% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $38,819. Read More…

Northeastern State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Northeastern State University is a public school located in Tahlequah, OK. About 100% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. About 93% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,572. Read More…

University of Maine at Augusta landed the #21 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Augusta, ME, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Women make up 83% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $41,393. Full Library & Information Science at University of Maine at Augusta Report

#22

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University landed the #22 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Western Kentucky University is a public school located in Bowling Green, KY. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Women make up 93% of the Library & Information Science students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,545. Read full report on Library & Information Science at Western Kentucky University

#23

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University landed the #23 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. St Catherine University is a private nonprofit school located in Saint Paul, MN. About 100% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 29 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 83% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $50,409. Read More…

#24

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa comes in at #24 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in Cedar Falls, IA, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Library & Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 24 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $43,293. Read More…

University of Houston-Clear Lake landed the #25 spot in our Most Popular Online Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Houston, TX, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 18 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $50,121. Full Library & Information Science at University of Houston-Clear Lake Report

#26

Ashford University

San Diego, CA
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University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

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Library & Information Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Library & Information Science 6,141
Archive Administration 256
Children & Youth Library Services 34
Other Library Science 1
Related Major Annual Graduates
Library & Archives Assisting 465
Other Library & Archives Assisting 145

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