2026 Best Value Other Library Science Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Brookville, NY

Leading the list is Long Island University C W Post Campus, our #1 best-value Other Library Science school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Brookville, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $42,432. Graduates carry a median of $25,211 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,950 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,211 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Long Island University C W Post Campus

#3

Pratt Institute Main

Brooklyn, NY

A rank of #3 makes Pratt Institute Main one of the best values in the United States. Set in Brooklyn, NY, Pratt Institute Main is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,845. Graduates carry a median of $25,103 in student loans. Median earnings reach $54,295 ten years out. Set against $25,103 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Pratt Institute Main

#4

University Of California Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Los Angeles earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in Los Angeles, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete their Other Library Science program here. University Of California Los Angeles alumni report median earnings of $82,511 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of 9%. More on University Of California Los Angeles

#5

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA

Out of the 18 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #5 spot. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical Other Library Science student debt is $16,481. Graduates go on to earn a median of $78,466 ten years after entry. Set against $16,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile

#5

Wartburg College

Wartburg College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Other Library Science ranking in the United States. Read the full report on Wartburg College

#6

Georgia College And State University

Georgia College And State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Library Science schools. Get the full Georgia College And State University report

#7

Drexel University

Drexel University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. See the full Drexel University profile

#8

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. See the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German profile

#9

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo placed #9 among the best-value Other Library Science schools in the United States. Read more about University At Buffalo

#10

Oakland Community College

Oakland Community College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Oakland Community College report

#11

University Of Guam

University Of Guam offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Read more about University Of Guam

#12

Dominican University

Dominican University placed #12 among the best-value Other Library Science schools in the United States. More on Dominican University

#13

Emporia State University

Emporia State University landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Emporia State University report

#14

Marshall University

Marshall University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Marshall University report

#15

Itawamba Community College

Itawamba Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Library Science schools. Read more about Itawamba Community College

#16

Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey Peninsula College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. See the full Monterey Peninsula College profile

#17

Syracuse University

Syracuse University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Syracuse University

#18

University Of Central Arkansas

University Of Central Arkansas placed #18 among the best-value Other Library Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Central Arkansas