Library & Information Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their library & information science programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for library & information science students pursuing a degree.
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See the highest-ranked library & information science schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.
University Of Southern Mississippi tops our 2027 ranking of the best library & information science schools. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 library & information science degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Students who receive their library & information science degree from University Of Southern Mississippi earn around $43,862 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,937.
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Students looking for a strong library & information science program will find one at Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #2. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Kutztown. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 10 library & information science degrees were awarded at Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, library & information science degree recipients from Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $39,028. Typical student debt for the program is $26,867.
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University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best library & information science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Omaha. About 49% of students finish within six years. University Of Nebraska At Omaha awarded about 23 library & information science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their library & information science degree from University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn around $25,054 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,783.
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Ashford University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best library & information science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chandler. Ashford University graduates 10% of students within six years. Ashford University awarded about 11 library & information science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, library & information science degree recipients from Ashford University generally make around $29,163. Typical student debt for the program is $35,813.
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Maine At Augusta one of the top schools for library & information science. University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Augusta. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 library & information science degrees were awarded at University Of Maine At Augusta in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, library & information science degree recipients from University Of Maine At Augusta generally make around $45,574. Students borrow a median of $34,536 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 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).
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