Most Popular Library Science Schools
There are 128 colleges that offer a degree in Library Science. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best Library Science School for You
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for Library Science students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 128 schools in the United States offering Library 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 Science Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Library Science majors.
Top 25 Most Popular Library Science Schools
The most popular school in the United States for Library Science students is San Jose State University. San Jose State University is a public school located in San Jose, CA. This school awarded 778 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. 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 Science majors. Texas Woman's University is a public school located in Denton, TX. This school awarded 312 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $53,225. Full Library Science at Texas Woman's University Report
Simmons University landed the #3 spot in our Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. Located in Boston, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people earned their degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $56,491. Read full report on Library 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 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 Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $42,361. Full Library Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Report
University of North Texas landed the #5 spot in our Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. Located in Denton, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people earned their degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $42,036. Full Library Science at University of North Texas Report
University of Southern Mississippi landed the #6 spot in our Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, MS, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people earned their degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,715. Full Library Science at University of Southern Mississippi Report
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library Science majors. Located in Columbia, SC, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people earned their degree in Library Science from this school. 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 Science Schools ranking. Located in Emporia, KS, this is a public institution. This school awarded 163 degrees in Library 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 Science at Emporia State University
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library Science majors. Pennsylvania Western University is a public school located in California, PA. This school awarded 161 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,005. Full Library Science at Pennsylvania Western University Report
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library Science majors. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public school located in Milwaukee, WI. This school awarded 158 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,856. Read More…
Wayne State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library Science majors. Located in Detroit, MI, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people earned their degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,183. Read More…
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library Science majors. Located in Kent, OH, this is a public institution. This school awarded 147 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,674. Read More…
Indiana University-Indianapolis landed the #13 spot in our Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. Located in Indianapolis, IN, this is a public institution. This school awarded 145 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $49,273. Read full report on Library Science at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library Science majors. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public school located in New Brunswick, NJ. This school awarded 144 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,303. Read full report on Library Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library Science majors. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public school located in Greensboro, NC. This school awarded 138 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $37,785. Read full report on Library Science at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University at Buffalo landed the #16 spot in our Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. University at Buffalo is a public school located in Buffalo, NY. This school awarded 135 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,259. Read full report on Library Science at University at Buffalo
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library Science majors. Located in Seattle, WA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people earned their degree in Library Science from this school. 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 Science majors. Located in Tuscaloosa, AL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 123 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,722. Read More…
Dominican University landed the #19 spot in our Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. Dominican University is a private nonprofit school located in River Forest, IL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people earned their degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,807. Read More…
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville landed the #20 spot in our Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. Located in Knoxville, TN, this is a public institution. This school awarded 115 degrees in Library 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 Science Schools ranking. University of South Florida is a public school located in Tampa, FL. This school awarded 112 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,017. Read full report on Library Science at University of South Florida
Syracuse University landed the #22 spot in our Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. Syracuse University is a private nonprofit school located in Syracuse, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people earned their degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,956. Read More…
University of Maryland-College Park landed the #23 spot in our Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. 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 Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $56,509. Full Library Science at University of Maryland-College Park Report
Valdosta State University comes in at #24 on our list of the most popular colleges for Library Science majors. Located in Valdosta, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people earned their degree in Library Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,761. Read More…
University of Kentucky landed the #25 spot in our Most Popular Library Science Schools ranking. Located in Lexington, KY, this is a public institution. This school awarded 98 degrees in Library Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,496. Full Library Science at University of Kentucky Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Library Science Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for this major that just missed the list above.
Library Science by Region
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More Library Science Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Library Science Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to Library Science
Library Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Library & Information Science | 6,432 |
| Library & Archives Assisting | 465 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 145 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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