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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Library & Information Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

13 Ranked Colleges
1,019 Degrees Awarded
$25,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Library & Information Science is the 141st most popular major in the country with 5,191 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,090 library and information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,019 library and information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in library and information science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great library and information science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the library and information science program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree library and information science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Library & Information Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

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 for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 54 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Library & Information Science Report

#7 in overall quality

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 for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 82 masters’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Library & Information Science at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#3

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.

Appalachian State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Appalachian State University Library & Information Science Report

#4

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, East Carolina University landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 83 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU also made our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685.

Full ECU Library & Information Science Report

#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #5 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 135 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also made our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

Read more about Library & Information Science at UNC Greensboro

#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 73 degrees to qualified masters’s library and information science students in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #8 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at University of Kentucky

#7

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Valdosta State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, this fairly large public school handed out 87 diplomas to qualified masters’s library and information science students in 2019-2020.

VSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Valdosta State University are $18,682.

Read more about Library & Information Science at VSU

#8

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#2 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 116 degrees to qualified masters’s library and information science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#3 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 43 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #3 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at Louisiana State University

#10

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

Western Kentucky University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and it awarded 29 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree library and information science students whose families make $48-$75k list, WKU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at WKU

#11

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

North Carolina Central University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 masters’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Carolina Central University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina Central University are $20,595, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at North Carolina Central University

#12

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

The University of Alabama landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 92 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree library and information science students whose families make $48-$75k list, UA has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at The University of Alabama

#4 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 100 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Library & Information Science Report

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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

Footnotes

  • *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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