School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their school librarian/school library media specialist programs.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best school librarian/school library media specialist schools.
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Our analysis ranked Eastern Kentucky University the best school in the country for a degree in school librarian/school library media specialist. This large public university is located in the town of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 32 school librarian/school library media specialist degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent year. School Librarian/school Library Media Specialist graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $44,712 early in their careers. Eastern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $19,750 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Murray State University one of the top schools for school librarian/school library media specialist. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Murray State University awarded about 21 school librarian/school library media specialist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the school librarian/school library media specialist program make about $47,734 in their early career. Murray State University graduates carry a median of $23,420 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
- 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).
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