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#1

#1 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S.

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 212 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,040–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$45,859
#2

#2 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S.

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nebraska at Omaha grants 306 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$48,590
#3

#3 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S.

University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME

Every year, the University of Maine at Augusta grants around 107 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$45,597
#4

#4 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

At Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,120–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$53,156
#5

#5 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S.

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 219 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

830–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$50,156
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About Library and Information Science

A program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and that prepares individuals for professional service as librarians and information consultants.

Of the 110 Library and Information Science degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 90% percent and men make up 10% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Mississippi has more students being granted a degree in Library and Information Science than any other state? In fact, Mississippi granted 45 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Library and Information Science is $0.

Popularity of Library and Information Science Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Library and Information Science majors include Managers, All Other, Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Librarians and Media Collections Specialists. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Library and Information Science can prepare you for are Managers, All Other, Librarians and Media Collections Specialists and Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Library and Information Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Library and Information Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
110
Female Students
99 (90%)
Male Students
11 (10%)

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