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It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Library & Information Science is the 121st most popular major in the country with 5,950 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, library and information science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $43,949 and had an average of $27,472 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 1,336 library and information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,694 and $22,165 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.
Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 54 degrees to qualified ’s library science students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $11,619 for Southeast Region Library Science students whose families make $48-$75k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Library & Information Science at UNC Chapel Hill
Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 98 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus is $9,669 for Southeast Region Library Science students whose families make $48-$75k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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 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 Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, East Carolina University landed the #3 spot on the list. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 79 ’s library science degrees to qualified students.
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 estimated yearly cost for East Carolina University is $16,654 for southeast region library science students whose families make $48-$75k.
Read full report on Library & Information Science at ECU
Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #4 spot on the list. Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 102 ’s library science degrees to qualified students.
Louisiana State University also took the #3 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $19,623 for Southeast Region Library Science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Louisiana State University.
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 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Library & Information Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Appalachian State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Boone, North Carolina, and it awarded 27 ’s library science degrees in 2020-2021.
Appalachian State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Appalachian State is $13,769 for southeast region library science students whose families make $48-$75k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Library & Information Science at Appalachian State
University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s library science degrees to 121 students in 2020-2021.
UofSC also made our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. The estimated yearly cost for UofSC is $20,325 for southeast region library science students whose families make $48-$75k.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia Library & Information Science Report
With a ranking of #7, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 128 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $13,214 for southeast region library science students whose families make $48-$75k.
Full UNC Greensboro Library & Information Science Report
University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 99 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region library science students whose families make $48-$75k list, UK has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $16,708 for Southeast Region Library Science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend University of Kentucky.
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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
Full University of Kentucky Library & Information Science Report
Western Kentucky University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Western Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It awarded 28 ’s library science degrees in 2020-2021.
WKU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $17,490 for southeast region library science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend WKU.
Read more about Library & Information Science at Western Kentucky University
Valdosta State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 120 ’s library science degrees to qualified students.
VSU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $14,745 for southeast region library science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Valdosta State University.
Read more about Library & Information Science at VSU
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 106 ’s library science degrees in 2020-2021.
UT Knoxville also made our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. The estimated yearly cost for UT Knoxville is $22,476 for southeast region library science students whose families make $48-$75k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Library & Information Science Report
North Carolina Central University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. North Carolina Central University is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 89 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
North Carolina Central University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend North Carolina Central University is $17,208 for Southeast Region Library Science students whose families make $48-$75k.
Full North Carolina Central University Library & Information Science Report
The University of Alabama ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Library Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s library science degrees to 80 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region library science students whose families make $48-$75k list, UA has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend The University of Alabama is $21,649 for southeast region library science students whose families make $48-$75k.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 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.
Full The University of Alabama 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
- *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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