2027 Best Library Science Associate’s Degree Schools
Library Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their library science programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for library science students.
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Best Schools for Library Science in the United States
These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in library science, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Library Science
Leading the list is Oakland Community College, our #1 school for library science. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 20 library science students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the library science program make about $43,205 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes Cuesta College one of the top schools for library science. This large public university is located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. Cuesta College awarded about 13 library science degrees in the most recent data year. Library Science graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,958.
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College Of Dupage is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in library science, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public institution. College Of Dupage awarded about 12 library science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, library science degree recipients from College Of Dupage generally make around $31,514. College Of Dupage graduates carry a median of $12,492 in student loans.
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Santa Ana College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best library science schools. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. There were roughly 13 library science students who graduated with this degree at Santa Ana College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, library science degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $39,633. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete this degree.
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City College Of San Francisco came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best library science schools. Set in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public institution. City College Of San Francisco awarded about 14 library science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their library science degree from City College Of San Francisco earn around $100,031 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,332.
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Long Beach City College placed #6 among the best library science schools. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. There were roughly 27 library science students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete this degree.
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Fresno City College placed #7 among the best library science schools. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. About 19 library science degrees were awarded at Fresno City College in the most recent year. Graduates of the library science program make about $37,470 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,234 to complete this degree.
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Pasadena City College earned the #8 position for library science this year. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. Pasadena City College awarded about 10 library science degrees in the most recent data year. Library Science graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Pasadena City College graduates carry a median of $9,191 in student loans.
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Sacramento City College landed the #9 spot for library science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Sacramento. There were roughly 11 library science students who graduated with this degree at Sacramento City College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, library science degree recipients from Sacramento City College generally make around $46,522. Sacramento City College graduates carry a median of $13,180 in student loans.
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San Bernardino Valley College earned the #10 position for library science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Bernardino. San Bernardino Valley College awarded about 12 library science degrees in the most recent data year. Library Science graduates of San Bernardino Valley College earn a median of $69,642 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Spokane Falls Community College came in at #11 for library science this year. Set in the city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Spokane Falls Community College awarded about 11 library science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the library science program make about $34,901 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,031 to complete this degree.
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Central Carolina Community College earned the #12 position for library science this year. Central Carolina Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Sanford. There were roughly 12 library science students who graduated with this degree at Central Carolina Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their library science degree from Central Carolina Community College earn around $38,198 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,266.
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Other Library Science Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
