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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Library & Information Science is the 134th most popular major in the country with 5,696 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,307 library and information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in library and information science. That schools that top this list have a program in library and information science in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region library and information science students.

Top 20 Most Focused Colleges for Library & Information Science in the Southeast Region

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North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina

Out of the 20 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina Central University landed the #1 spot on the list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s library and information science degrees to 89 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at North Carolina Central University

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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Valdosta State University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region. VSU is a public institution located in Valdosta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 120 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full VSU Library & Information Science Report

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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school handed out 119 degrees to qualified ’s library and information science students in 2020-2021.

Full Southern Miss Library & Information Science Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 128 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Library & Information Science Report

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Out of the 20 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 106 diplomas to qualified ’s library and information science students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Library & Information Science Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

With a ranking of #6, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 99 ’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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

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University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 121 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. East Carolina University is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 79 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at ECU

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 73 ’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about Library & Information Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Old Dominion is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 51 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at Old Dominion University

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s library and information science degrees to 80 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full The University of Alabama Library & Information Science Report

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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #12, Trevecca Nazarene University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified ’s library and information science students in 2020-2021.

Full TNU Library & Information Science Report

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With a ranking of #13, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 98 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Library & Information Science Report

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Western Kentucky University is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Library & Information Science at WKU

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s library and information science degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Boone, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 27 degrees to qualified ’s library and information science students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Library & Information Science at Appalachian State University

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s library and information science degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at Middle Tennessee State University

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Perkinston, Mississippi, this medium-sized public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s library and information science students in 2020-2021.

Full Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Library & Information Science Report

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Emory and Henry College
Emory, Virginia

Emory and Henry College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Emory, Virginia, and it awarded 0 ’s library and information science degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at Emory & Henry College

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Mountwest Community and Technical College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Library and Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Mountwest Community and Technical College is located in Huntington, West Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s library and information science degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Library & Information Science at Mountwest Community and Technical College

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