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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 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 Northern Iowa this year. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from University Of Northern Iowa typically earn about $64,311 annually.
University Of Iowa produces some of the highest-paid graduates in library information science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a public institution. After graduating, library information science degree recipients from University Of Iowa typically earn about $54,577 annually.
St Catherine University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Library Information Science graduates of St Catherine University earn a median of about $57,731 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Emporia State University one of the highest-paying schools for library information science. Set in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a public institution. Early-career library information science graduates from Emporia State University make a median of around $53,566 per year.
University Of Central Missouri came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying library information science schools. University Of Central Missouri is a public school located in the town of Warrensburg. Early-career library information science graduates from University Of Central Missouri make a median of around $47,079 per year.
University Of Missouri Columbia placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for library information science. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Students who complete the library information science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,466.
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.