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2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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

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 Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 5,191 people earned their degree in library and information science, making the major the 141st most popular in the United States.

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 Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in library and information science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great library and information science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the library and information science program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Library & Information Science in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 54 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #1 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read more about Library & Information Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#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 Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 82 diplomas to qualified masters’s library and information science students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USF Tampa Library & Information Science Report

#3

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Appalachian State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Boone, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified masters’s library and information science students in 2019-2020.

Appalachian State also made our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Appalachian State University Library & Information Science Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 135 degrees to qualified masters’s library and information science students 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.

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#5

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend East Carolina University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 83 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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

#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

Western Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. Bowling Green, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library and information science degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

WKU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 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 Western Kentucky University are $18,340.

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#7

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Valdosta State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VSU, the school also landed the #12 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 Valdosta State University are $18,682.

Read more about Library & Information Science at VSU

#8

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

North Carolina Central University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s library and information science degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Carolina Central University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina Central University are $20,595, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#2 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 116 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 with aid list, UofSC has also earned the #2 rank 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Full UofSC Library & Information Science Report

#10

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UA is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 92 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree library and information science students with aid list, UA has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Library & Information Science at The University of Alabama

#4 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 100 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Library & Information Science at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#3 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 43 masters’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.

Louisiana State University also took the #3 spot in our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Library and Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 73 masters’s library and information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at University of Kentucky

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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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