by our College Data Analytics Team
[Library Information Science](/majors/library-science/library-information-science/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The highest-paying schools turn a library information science degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 15 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.
Appalachian State University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid library information science graduates in the Southeast Region. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a public institution. Library Information Science graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of about $55,575 a year early in their careers.
East Carolina University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Set in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a public institution. Early-career library information science graduates from East Carolina University make a median of around $61,566 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in library information science will find them at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, which ranked #3. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. 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 came in at #4 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. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,352.
Students chasing top earnings in library information science will find them at The University Of Tennessee, which ranked #5. The University Of Tennessee is a public school located in the city of Knoxville. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee typically earn about $57,638 annually.
North Carolina Central University landed the #6 spot for library information science salaries this year. North Carolina Central University is a public school located in the city of Durham. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,313.
University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #7 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of South Florida Main Campus make a median of around $52,729 per year.
University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #8 for library information science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,188.
The University Of Alabama ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. Early-career library information science graduates from The University Of Alabama make a median of around $52,284 per year.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. Located in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public institution. Library Information Science graduates of University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn a median of about $50,635 a year early in their careers.
Middle Tennessee State University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from Middle Tennessee State University typically earn about $46,127 annually.
Valdosta State University earned the #12 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a public institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,566.
University Of Southern Mississippi earned the #13 position for library information science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of Southern Mississippi make a median of around $43,862 per year.
University Of Kentucky ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of Kentucky make a median of around $50,187 per year.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #15 spot for library information science salaries this year. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,934.
This ranking is produced 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 · 15 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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