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2027 Best Value Library Science Schools in the New England Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,612 Avg Student Debt
$55,015 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Library Science Badge [Library Science](/majors/library-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong library science education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value library science schools.

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2027 Best Value Library Science Schools in the New England Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the library science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Library Science Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maine At Augusta the best value for a degree in library science in the New England Region. Located in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,888, with out-of-state students paying around $22,178. Library Science graduates carry a median of $34,536 in student loans. Soon after graduation, library science degree recipients from University Of Maine At Augusta generally make around $45,574. That is a strong return on a $34,536 median debt.

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Capital Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value library science schools. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,338 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Library Science graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Soon after graduation, library science degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Set against $12,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

3

Students looking for strong value in library science will find it at Southern Connecticut State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,442, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,660 to complete the library science program here. Library Science graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $59,844 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,660 median debt. Southern Connecticut State University admits about 92% of applicants.

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University Of Rhode Island is a great value for students pursuing a degree in library science, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,942, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,432 to complete the library science program here. Library Science graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of $47,709 early in their careers. Set against $23,432 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

A rank of #5 makes Simmons College one of the best values for library science. Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,874. Typical student debt for library science graduates is $26,740. Library Science graduates of Simmons College earn a median of $46,140 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Simmons College admits about 70% of applicants.

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven landed the #6 spot for library science value this year. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $47,332 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,244 to complete the library science program here. Library Science graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. Set against $26,244 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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