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2022 Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

13 Ranked Colleges
1,019 Degrees Awarded
$25,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Library & Information Science is the 141st most popular major in the country with 5,191 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,090 library and information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,019 library and information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in library and information science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent library and information science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the library and information science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree library and information science students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Library & Information Science (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library and information science degrees to 54 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library & Information Science Report

#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 82 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Kentucky University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this fairly large public school handed out 29 diplomas to qualified masters’s library and information science students in 2019-2020.

WKU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WKU are $18,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Library & Information Science at WKU

#4

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Appalachian State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Appalachian State University is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Appalachian State, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439.

Full Appalachian State University Library & Information Science Report

#5

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, East Carolina University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 83 diplomas to qualified masters’s library and information science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ECU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at East Carolina University

#6

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Valdosta State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 87 masters’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.

VSU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Valdosta State University are $18,682, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at VSU

#7

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 135 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at UNC Greensboro

#8

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#2 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 116 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Library & Information Science at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#9

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UA is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 92 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Library & Information Science at UA

#4 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UT Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 100 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree library and information science students whose families make more than $110k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Knoxville Library & Information Science Report

#3 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library and information science degrees to 43 students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 73 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree library and information science students whose families make more than $110k list, UK has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UK Library & Information Science Report

#13

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

North Carolina Central University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 masters’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.

North Carolina Central University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina Central University are $20,595, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Library & Information Science at North Carolina Central University

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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