Library & Information Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their library & information science programs.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best library & information science schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall library & information science education in the The Plains States Region.
Leading the list is University Of Missouri Columbia, our #1 school for library & information science. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 76 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the library & information science program make about $45,466 in their early career. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans.
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University Of Iowa came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best library & information science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. About 66 library & information science degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Library & Information Science graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $52,881 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,463.
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University Of Northern Iowa is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in library & information science, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Northern Iowa is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their library & information science degree from University Of Northern Iowa earn around $46,054 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $22,635 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Nebraska At Omaha one of the top schools for library & information science. This large public university is located in the city of Omaha. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, library & information science degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $25,054. Typical student debt for the program is $21,783.
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Students looking for a strong library & information science program will find one at Emporia State University, which ranked #5. Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Emporia. Emporia State University graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 166 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Emporia State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the library & information science program make about $47,440 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,131.
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University Of Central Missouri landed the #6 spot for library & information science this year. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 29 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent data year. Library & Information Science graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $46,099 early in their careers. University Of Central Missouri graduates carry a median of $24,304 in student loans.
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St Catherine University placed #7 among the best library & information science schools. St Catherine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. St Catherine University graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at St Catherine University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, library & information science degree recipients from St Catherine University generally make around $46,254. Typical student debt for the program is $29,883.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
