by our College Data Analytics Team
[Library Information Science](/majors/library-science/library-information-science/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find where library information science graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose library information science graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in library information science, no school beat Dominican University this year. Set in the suburb of River Forest, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from Dominican University typically earn about $57,696 annually.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the highest-paying schools for library information science. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,672.
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,311.
Students chasing top earnings in library information science will find them at Wayne State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a public institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,520.
Strong graduate earnings at Indiana University Bloomington earned it the #5 place for library information science. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school located in the city of Bloomington. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington typically earn about $53,749 annually.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earned the #6 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,025.
Kent State University At Kent placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent typically earn about $47,256 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries library information science graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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