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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Library Science (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

14 Ranked Colleges
1,034 Degrees Awarded
$24,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Library Science is the 35th most popular major in the country with 5,894 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,172 library science graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,188 and $32,517 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,034 library science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer 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.

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 science program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree library science students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Library Science (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 54 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree library science students whose families make more than $110k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Library 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library science degrees to 82 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Library 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Full USF Tampa Library Science Report

#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Kentucky University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this fairly large public school awarded 29 degrees to qualified masters’s library science students in 2019-2020.

WKU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Western Kentucky University Library Science Report

#4

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Appalachian State is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Appalachian State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 83 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree library science students whose families make more than $110k list, ECU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

Valdosta State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Valdosta State University is a public institution located in Valdosta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 87 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

VSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at VSU are $18,682, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Library Science at Valdosta State University

#7

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 135 diplomas to qualified masters’s library science students in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Library 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 UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Central Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. Conway, Arkansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library science degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree library science students whose families make more than $110k list, UCA has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Arkansas are $11,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#2 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 116 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Full UofSC Library Science Report

#10

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 92 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree library science students whose families make more than $110k list, UA has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Library 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 more about Library Science at The University of Alabama

#4 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library science degrees to 100 students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #4 spot in our “Best Library 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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#3 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school awarded 43 degrees to qualified masters’s library science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 73 masters’s library science degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Library 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 Kentucky are $33,216.

Read more about Library Science at University of Kentucky

#14

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

North Carolina Central University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Library Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library science degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

North Carolina Central University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina Central University are $20,595, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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