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2024 Best Library & Information Science Schools in Kentucky

2 Colleges in Kentucky
127 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$41,172 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in library & information science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #121 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Library & Information Science Schools in Kentucky ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 127 degrees in library & information science to qualified students.

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Library & Information Science Rankings by Degree Level

Master's Degrees in Library Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Library & Information Science Schools in Kentucky list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Library & Information Science in Kentucky

The schools below may not offer all types of library science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Kentucky Schools in Library Science

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Library Science Degrees Awarded
26.3% Growth in Graduates

University of Kentucky is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in library & information science. UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington.

Students who graduate with their degree from the library science program report average early career income of $38,660.

More information about a degree in library & information science from University of Kentucky

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$43,683 Median Starting Salary

Western Kentucky University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in library & information science. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Those library & information science students who get their degree from Western Kentucky University receive $2,512 more than the standard library science student.

More information about a degree in library & information science from Western Kentucky University

Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 120
Florida 282 98
North Carolina 279 377
Virginia 274 51
Tennessee 269 135
South Carolina 248 119
Louisiana 242 73
Mississippi 234 98
Alabama 233 80
West Virginia 207 0

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One of 2 majors within the Library Science area of study, Library & Information Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Library Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Library & Information Science 127

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