by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for library & information science students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 779 master's degrees in library & information science to qualified students.
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The library and information science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for library & information science students working on their master's degree.
The library and information science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in library & information science.
It's difficult to beat San Jose State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in library & information science. San Jose State is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Jose.More information about a master’s in library & information science from San Jose State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in library & information science needs to check out University of Southern California. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in library & information science from University of Southern California
It is hard to beat University of Washington - Seattle Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in library & information science. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in library & information science from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in library & information science. UH Manoa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a master’s in library & information science from University of Hawaii at Manoa
Explore the best library & information science schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 675 | 646 |
| Washington | 402 | 122 |
| Hawaii | 110 | 11 |
Library & Information Science is one of 3 different types of Library & Information Science programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Archives/Archival Administration | 22 |
