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2024 Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region

13 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,336 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$41,694 Avg Early-Career Salary
Library & Information Science is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #121 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 13 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of library & information science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,336 degrees in library & information science during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Library & Information Science School

Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region The library science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Library & Information Science rankings. We derive our Best Overall Library & Information Science School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Master's Degrees in Library Science
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Library & Information Science in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the library science degree levels they offer.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Library Science

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$46,077 Median Starting Salary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in library & information science. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 54 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Those library & information science students who get their degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill receive $4,383 more than the standard library science graduate.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Library Science Degrees Awarded
0.8% Growth in Graduates

University of South Carolina - Columbia is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in library & information science. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #152 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 121 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year. After graduation, library science degree recipients usually earn an average of $41,474 in their early careers.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Library Science Degrees Awarded
35.3% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in library & information science needs to take a look at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge. This university ranks 2nd out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 102 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the library science program make about $39,120 in the first couple years of working.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
106 Library Science Degrees Awarded
4.7% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat The University of Tennessee - Knoxville if you wish to pursue a degree in library & information science. UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the city of Knoxville. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.

There were roughly 106 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, library science degree recipients generally make about $40,130 in the first five years of their career.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$41,118 Median Starting Salary

UA is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were about 80 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year. After graduation, library science degree recipients typically earn about $41,118 in the first five years of their career.

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Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the distant town of Boone. This university ranks 9th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 27 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available. Those library & information science students who get their degree from Appalachian State University make $4,919 more than the standard library science grad.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
98 Library Science Degrees Awarded
16.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #229 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.

There were approximately 98 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the library science program report average early career earnings of $40,997.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Library Science Degrees Awarded
26.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UK is a great university overall.

There were approximately 99 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, library science degree recipients typically earn around $38,660 in the first five years of their career.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$44,967 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 79 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the library & information science degree program at East Carolina University earn $3,273 more than the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
128 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$40,617 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 128 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, library science degree recipients typically make an average of $40,617 in the first five years of their career.

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Best Library & Information Science Colleges by State

Explore the best library & information science schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 120
Florida 282 98
North Carolina 279 377
Virginia 274 51
Tennessee 269 135
South Carolina 248 119
Kentucky 244 127
Louisiana 242 73
Mississippi 234 98
Alabama 233 80
West Virginia 207 0

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Library & Information Science is one of 2 different types of Library Science programs to choose from.

Library Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Library & Information Science 1,307
Archives/Archival Administration 21
Children & Youth Library Services 8

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Majors Similar to Library Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Library & Archives Assisting 35
Library & Archives Assisting 19

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