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2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

51 Ranked Colleges
4,965 Degrees Awarded
$23,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master's For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 5,894 people earned their degree in library science, making the major the 35th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, library science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $41,658 and had an average of $36,277 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 4,965 library science graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 51 colleges that offered a degree in library science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent library science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the library science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree library science students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Library Science (Income $75-$110k)

#1

Queens College

Queens, New York
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Queens College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. QC is a fairly large public school situated in Queens, New York. It awarded 117 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at QC, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Queens College are $21,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Queens College Library Science Report

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 51 schools in the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library science degrees to 54 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

Out of the 51 schools in the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school handed out 126 degrees to qualified masters’s library science students in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also made our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Woman’s University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. Denton, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library science degrees to 187 students in 2019-2020.

TWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962.

Read more about Library Science at TWU

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 #5 for the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 82 masters’s library science degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. CU Anschutz is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 45 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are $23,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Los Angeles did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 54 degrees to qualified masters’s library science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCLA, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
#16 in overall quality

Emporia State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Emporia, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library science degrees to 148 students in 2019-2020.

ESU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emporia State University are $22,058, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full ESU Library Science Report

#9

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

With a ranking of #9, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. UNI is a medium-sized school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa that handed out 8 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree library science students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNI has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Iowa are $22,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#8 in overall quality

San Jose State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. San Jose State is a large school located in San Jose, California that handed out 566 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at San Jose State, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State are $18,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full San Jose State University Library Science Report

#11

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#23 in overall quality

University of North Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. UNT is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 258 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree library science students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNT has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Texas Library Science Report

#12

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Maryland - College Park is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 86 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Library Science at University of Maryland - College Park

#13

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. SHSU is a large school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 58 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library science degrees to 84 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree library science students whose families make $75-$110k list, UW - Madison has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW - Madison Library Science Report

#15

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 17 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree library science students whose families make $75-$110k list, UH Manoa has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa Library Science Report

#16

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#19 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, this large public school awarded 54 diplomas to qualified masters’s library science students in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338.

Read full report on Library Science at IU Bloomington

#17

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Appalachian State University is a large school located in Boone, North Carolina that handed out 24 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439.

Read full report on Library Science at Appalachian State University

#18

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#25 in overall quality

East Carolina University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 83 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree library science students whose families make $75-$110k list, ECU has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full East Carolina University Library Science Report

#19

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. St Catherine University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 34 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at St Catherine University are $17,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Library Science at St Catherine University

#20

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

With a ranking of #20, Western Kentucky University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. WKU is a fairly large school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky that handed out 29 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WKU are $18,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Northeastern State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. NSU is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s library science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree library science students whose families make $75-$110k list, NSU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern State University are $10,600.

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#22

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#21 in overall quality

University of Iowa ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Iowa is a large school located in Iowa City, Iowa that handed out 37 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa also took the #21 spot in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #23. University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s library science degrees to qualified students.

UCM also took the #0 spot in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Missouri are $16,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Central Missouri Library Science Report

#24

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, University at Buffalo did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 40 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree library science students whose families make $75-$110k list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Library Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #25. Wayne State University is a large school located in Detroit, Michigan that handed out 126 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215.

Full Wayne State University Library Science Report

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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