13
Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,307
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #134 in popularity,
library & information science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,307 degrees in library & information science to qualified students.
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The library and information science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Library & Information Science rankings. We derive our Best Overall Library & Information Science School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the library and information science degree levels they offer.
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NC
54
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in library & information science. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were roughly 54 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
121
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in library & information science has to take a look at University of South Carolina - Columbia. UofSC is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #152 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.
There were about 121 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In LA
73
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College if you wish to pursue a degree in library & information science. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were about 73 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
106
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in library & information science. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.
There were about 106 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
80
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.
There were about 80 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 27 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
98
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the city of Tampa. A Best Colleges rank of #229 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.
There were about 98 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in library & information science from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KY
99
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
UK is a very large public university located in the large city of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UK is a great university overall.
There were roughly 99 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NC
79
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
ECU is a very large public university located in the city of Greenville. This university ranks 7th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 79 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
128
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greensboro. This university ranks 12th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 128 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available.
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