2024 Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in California

Library & Information Science is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #37 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of library & information science. Combined, these schools handed out 646 master's degrees in library & information science to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on library & information science students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of library & information science students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized library & information science related body.

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 California.

 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Library & Information Science in California

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in library & information science.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Library and Information Science

1

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

609 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat San Jose State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in library & information science. San Jose State is a very large public university located in the large city of San Jose.More information about a master’s in library & information science from San Jose State University

2

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

36 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in library & information science has 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

Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	402	122
Hawaii	110	11

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Library & Information Science Related Rankings by Major

Library & Information Science is one of 3 different types of Library & Information Science programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Library and Information Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Archives/Archival Administration	22

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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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