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When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Library & Information Science is the 134th most popular major in the country with 5,696 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across the Southeast region, there were 1,307 library and information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
For this year’s “Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in library and information science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent library and information science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the library and information science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region library and information science students whose families make $0-$30k.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 54 degrees to qualified ’s library and information science students in 2020-2021.
UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. It costs about $3,753 for southeast region library and information science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UNC Chapel Hill.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Library & Information Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 98 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region library and information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus is $4,176 for southeast region library and information science students whose families make $0-$30k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Library & Information Science at USF Tampa
Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #3 spot on the list. Louisiana State University is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 73 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region library and information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Louisiana State University is $11,318 for southeast region library and information science students whose families make $0-$30k.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Library & Information Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 121 ’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.
UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $12,130 for Southeast Region Library and Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.
Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Library & Information Science Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 106 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $10,433 for Southeast Region Library and Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full UT Knoxville Library & Information Science Report
With a ranking of #6, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Appalachian State is a large public school situated in Boone, North Carolina. It awarded 27 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Appalachian State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $7,354 for Southeast Region Library and Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Appalachian State University.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Appalachian State University Library & Information Science Report
East Carolina University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 79 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.
ECU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend ECU is $11,260 for Southeast Region Library and Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read more about Library & Information Science at ECU
University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 128 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.
UNC Greensboro not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $7,645 for Southeast Region Library and Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Read full report on Library & Information Science at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of Kentucky came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 99 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.
UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UK is $12,593 for southeast region library and information science students whose families make $0-$30k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Kentucky Library & Information Science Report
Valdosta State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 120 ’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at VSU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Valdosta State University is $11,021 for southeast region library and information science students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read more about Library & Information Science at Valdosta State University
Western Kentucky University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. WKU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at WKU, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend WKU is $12,195 for southeast region library and information science students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read full report on Library & Information Science at Western Kentucky University
North Carolina Central University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 89 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Carolina Central University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for North Carolina Central University is $12,249 for Southeast Region Library and Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k.
Full North Carolina Central University Library & Information Science Report
The University of Alabama came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school handed out 80 degrees to qualified ’s library and information science students in 2020-2021.
UA also took the #7 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for The University of Alabama is $17,523 for Southeast Region Library and Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read more about Library & Information Science at The University of Alabama
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Notes and References
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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