2023 Best Library Science Schools
Finding the Best Library Science School for You
In 2020-2021, 5,929 people earned a degree or certificate in library science, making the major the #23 most popular in the United States.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Library 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 49 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Library Science Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Best Library Science Colleges.
Top 10 Best Library Science Schools
Our analysis found University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus to be the best school for library science students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Located in the city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 49 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend LIU Post. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Library Science Schools list. LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville.
Out of the 49 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Library Science Schools list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
Read full report on Library Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Sam Houston State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best library science programs. SHSU is a very large public school located in the town of Huntsville.
With a ranking of #7, Pratt Institute - Main did quite well on this year’s best schools for library science students. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Read full report on Library Science at Pratt Institute - Main
San Jose State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Library Science Schools ranking. San Jose State is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose.
Queens College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for library science students. It came in at #9 on the list. QC is a large public school located in the large city of Queens.
Syracuse University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Library Science Schools list. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.
Library Science by Region
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Library Science Related Rankings by Major
Library Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 5,809 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 120 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 199,724 |
| Psychology | 42,013 |
| Social Sciences | 22,292 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,242 |
| History | 4,391 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to John Cummings.
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