2026 Best Library Science Schools in Mississippi
Library Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for library science students.
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Best Schools for Library Science in Mississippi
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall library science education in Mississippi.
Top Schools in Library Science
Our analysis ranked University Of Southern Mississippi the best school in the country for a degree in library science. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 205 library science degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Library Science graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $43,862 early in their careers. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates carry a median of $24,937 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 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.
