Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools
There are 86 colleges that offer a degree in Library & Information Science. Ranked by yearly graduations, here are the most popular below:
Finding the Best Library & Information Science School for You
With all the Library & Information Science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 86 schools in the United States offering Library & Information Science programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools.
Top 25 Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools
Our rankings named San Jose State University the most popular school in the U.S. for Library & Information Science majors. Located in San Jose, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 778 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $58,993. Read More…
Texas Woman's University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in Denton, TX, this is a public institution. This school awarded 312 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,225. Full Library & Information Science at Texas Woman's University Report
Simmons University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Simmons University is a private nonprofit school located in Boston, MA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,491. Read full report on Library & Information Science at Simmons University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,361. Read More…
University of North Texas landed the #5 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. University of North Texas is a public school located in Denton, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $42,036. Full Library & Information Science at University of North Texas Report
University of Southern Mississippi landed the #6 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. University of Southern Mississippi is a public school located in Hattiesburg, MS. This school awarded 205 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,715. Full Library & Information Science at University of Southern Mississippi Report
University of South Carolina-Columbia landed the #7 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public school located in Columbia, SC. This school awarded 174 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,890. Read More…
Emporia State University landed the #8 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Emporia State University is a public school located in Emporia, KS. This school awarded 162 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,153. Read full report on Library & Information Science at Emporia State University
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Pennsylvania Western University is a public school located in California, PA. This school awarded 161 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,005. Read full report on Library & Information Science at Pennsylvania Western University
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee landed the #10 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Milwaukee, WI, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,856. Read full report on Library & Information Science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Wayne State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Wayne State University is a public school located in Detroit, MI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,183. Read full report on Library & Information Science at Wayne State University
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in Kent, OH, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,674. Read full report on Library & Information Science at Kent State University at Kent
Indiana University-Indianapolis landed the #13 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Indiana University-Indianapolis is a public school located in Indianapolis, IN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,273. Read More…
Rutgers University-New Brunswick landed the #14 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public school located in New Brunswick, NJ. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $52,303. Full Library & Information Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick Report
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public school located in Greensboro, NC. This school awarded 138 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,785. Read More…
University at Buffalo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. University at Buffalo is a public school located in Buffalo, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,259. Full Library & Information Science at University at Buffalo Report
University of Washington-Seattle Campus landed the #17 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public school located in Seattle, WA. This school awarded 126 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,990. Read More…
The University of Alabama comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. The University of Alabama is a public school located in Tuscaloosa, AL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,722. Full Library & Information Science at The University of Alabama Report
Dominican University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. Located in River Forest, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 116 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,807. Full Library & Information Science at Dominican University Report
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville landed the #20 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public school located in Knoxville, TN. This school awarded 115 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,937. Read More…
University of South Florida landed the #21 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. University of South Florida is a public school located in Tampa, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,017. Read More…
Syracuse University landed the #22 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Syracuse, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 107 degrees in Library & Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,956. Read More…
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #23 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library & Information Science majors. University of Maryland-College Park is a public school located in College Park, MD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,509. Read full report on Library & Information Science at University of Maryland-College Park
Valdosta State University landed the #24 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Valdosta State University is a public school located in Valdosta, GA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,761. Full Library & Information Science at Valdosta State University Report
University of Kentucky landed the #25 spot in our Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Lexington, KY, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people earned their degree in Library & Information Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,496. Read full report on Library & Information Science at University of Kentucky
Rest of the Top Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
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Library & Information Science by Region
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More Library & Information Science Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Majors Related to Library & Information Science
Library & Information Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 6,141 |
| Archive Administration | 256 |
| Children & Youth Library Services | 34 |
| Other Library Science | 1 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Library & Archives Assisting | 465 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 145 |
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