Library & Archives Assisting programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their library & archives assisting programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 37 schools to find the best for library & archives assisting students.
Choosing a Great Library & Archives Assisting School
Where you study library & archives assisting matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Library & Archives Assisting Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Library & Archives Assisting School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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.
Library & Archives Assisting Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Library & Archives Assisting Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than Cuesta College this year for library & archives assisting. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. There were roughly 59 library & archives assisting students who graduated with this degree at Cuesta College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the library & archives assisting program make about $64,492 in their early career. Cuesta College graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans.
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College Of Dupage came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best library & archives assisting schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn. There were roughly 35 library & archives assisting students who graduated with this degree at College Of Dupage in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, library & archives assisting degree recipients from College Of Dupage generally make around $31,514. College Of Dupage graduates carry a median of $12,492 in student loans.
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Pasadena City College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best library & archives assisting schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. There were roughly 62 library & archives assisting students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the library & archives assisting program make about $38,841 in their early career. Pasadena City College graduates carry a median of $9,191 in student loans.
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Capital Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best library & archives assisting schools. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. About 18 library & archives assisting degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, library & archives assisting degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree.
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City College Of San Francisco is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in library & archives assisting, ranking #5. Set in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public institution. City College Of San Francisco awarded about 34 library & archives assisting degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, library & archives assisting degree recipients from City College Of San Francisco generally make around $100,031. City College Of San Francisco graduates carry a median of $10,332 in student loans.
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Palomar College placed #6 among the best library & archives assisting schools. Palomar College is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos. Palomar College awarded about 18 library & archives assisting degrees in the most recent data year.
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Long Beach City College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best library & archives assisting schools. Set in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a very large public institution. About 39 library & archives assisting degrees were awarded at Long Beach City College in the most recent year. Long Beach City College graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans.
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Santa Ana College landed the #8 spot for library & archives assisting this year. Santa Ana College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Ana. About 18 library & archives assisting degrees were awarded at Santa Ana College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, library & archives assisting degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $39,633. Santa Ana College graduates carry a median of $11,196 in student loans.
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Spokane Falls Community College came in at #9 for library & archives assisting this year. Spokane Falls Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Spokane. There were roughly 19 library & archives assisting students who graduated with this degree at Spokane Falls Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their library & archives assisting degree from Spokane Falls Community College earn around $34,901 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,031 to complete this degree.
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San Bernardino Valley College earned the #10 position for library & archives assisting this year. San Bernardino Valley College is a large public school located in the city of San Bernardino. There were roughly 22 library & archives assisting students who graduated with this degree at San Bernardino Valley College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the library & archives assisting program make about $69,642 in their early career. San Bernardino Valley College graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Sacramento City College earned the #11 position for library & archives assisting this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Sacramento. Sacramento City College awarded about 21 library & archives assisting degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their library & archives assisting degree from Sacramento City College earn around $46,522 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,180.
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Central Carolina Community College came in at #12 for library & archives assisting this year. Set in the town of Sanford, Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 28 library & archives assisting students who graduated with this degree at Central Carolina Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their library & archives assisting degree from Central Carolina Community College earn around $38,198 in the first couple years of their career. Central Carolina Community College graduates carry a median of $10,266 in student loans.
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Fresno City College landed the #13 spot for library & archives assisting this year. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public university. About 19 library & archives assisting degrees were awarded at Fresno City College in the most recent year. Graduates of the library & archives assisting program make about $37,470 in their early career. Fresno City College graduates carry a median of $7,234 in student loans.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 37 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).
