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. The highest-paying schools turn a library information science degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 54 schools on the early-career earnings of their library information science graduates.
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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 University Of Colorado Denver this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of Colorado Denver make a median of around $81,087 per year.
San Jose State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in library information science, landing the #2 spot this year. San Jose State University is a public school located in the city of San Jose. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,724.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Northern Iowa one of the highest-paying schools for library information science. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. Library Information Science graduates of University Of Northern Iowa earn a median of about $64,311 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Southern California one of the highest-paying schools for library information science. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $80,099.
University Of Houston Clear Lake came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of Houston Clear Lake make a median of around $63,005 per year.
Cuny Queens College earned the #6 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. Cuny Queens College is a public school located in the city of Queens. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,472.
Sam Houston State University landed the #7 spot for library information science salaries this year. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. Early-career library information science graduates from Sam Houston State University make a median of around $62,589 per year.
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #8 for library information science graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,756.
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #9 for library information science graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,659.
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #10 for library information science graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. Library Information Science graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of about $63,169 a year early in their careers.
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school located in the city of New Brunswick. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick typically earn about $60,930 annually.
Appalachian State University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. Appalachian State University is a public school located in the town of Boone. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,575.
St Johns University New York ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Located in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from St Johns University New York typically earn about $62,054 annually.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #14 for library information science graduate earnings this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school located in the city of Seattle. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of Washington Seattle Campus make a median of around $65,466 per year.
Texas Womans University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a public institution. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from Texas Womans University typically earn about $56,118 annually.
East Carolina University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. East Carolina University is a public school located in the city of Greenville. Early-career library information science graduates from East Carolina University make a median of around $61,566 per year.
Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #17 for library information science graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Library Information Science graduates of Long Island University C W Post Campus earn a median of about $65,755 a year early in their careers.
University Of Rhode Island placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Library Information Science graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of about $63,530 a year early in their careers.
Drexel University earned the #19 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career library information science graduates from Drexel University make a median of around $54,483 per year.
University Of North Texas placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. University Of North Texas is a public school located in the city of Denton. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,252.
University Of Iowa came in at #21 for library information science graduate earnings this year. University Of Iowa is a public school located in the city of Iowa City. Library Information Science graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of about $54,577 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill make a median of around $60,802 per year.
Western Kentucky University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Western Kentucky University is a public school located in the city of Bowling Green. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from Western Kentucky University typically earn about $53,352 annually.
University At Buffalo landed the #24 spot for library information science salaries this year. University At Buffalo is a public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,171.
Simmons College earned the #25 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,738.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their library information science graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 54 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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