5
Colleges in North Carolina
377
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
library & information science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #134 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for library & information science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 377 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. For our Best Overall Library & Information Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Library & Information Science Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of library and information science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do 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 wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in library & information science. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools 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.
More information about a degree in library & information science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Appalachian State University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in library & information science. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were approximately 27 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in library & information science from Appalachian State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NC
79
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
East Carolina University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in library & information science. ECU is a very large public university located in the city of Greenville. A Best Colleges rank of #414 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ECU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 79 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in library & information science from East Carolina University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
128
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in library & information science. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Greensboro. This university ranks 12th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were approximately 128 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in library & information science from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
89
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 61st out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 89 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina Central University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in library & information science from North Carolina Central University
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