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#1 #1 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 719 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,833 Median Starting Salary $44,458
#2 #2 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Simmons University Boston, MA At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, and Biopsychology. In fact, Simmons University awards 117 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 165 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Est. Net Price * $29,575 Median Starting Salary $49,527
#3 #3 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 627 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 270 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,675 Median Starting Salary $46,627
#4 #4 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Emporia State University Emporia, KS At Emporia State University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 177 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,441 Median Starting Salary $49,982
#5 #5 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 196 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $19,052 Median Starting Salary $44,778
#6 #6 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Texas Woman's University Denton, TX At Texas Woman's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Education, and General. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 470 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 211 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $10,763 Median Starting Salary $46,910
#7 #7 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 439 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Public Health, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 147 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,068 Median Starting Salary $50,284
#8 #8 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 375 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 133 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $10,592 Median Starting Salary $47,249
#9 #9 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 142 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $20,333 Median Starting Salary $49,100
#10 #10 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Dominican University River Forest, IL At Dominican University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Dominican University grants 41 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 112 SAT Score 940–1,140 Est. Net Price * $16,969 Median Starting Salary $47,159
#11 #11 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 273 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 160 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,579 Median Starting Salary $0
#12 #12 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 127 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $20,885 Median Starting Salary $46,598
#13 #13 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 302 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 125 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,838 Median Starting Salary $48,974
#14 #14 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 627 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 119 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $20,006 Median Starting Salary $51,362
#15 #15 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY At CUNY Queens College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Accounting, Economics, and General. In fact, CUNY Queens College awards 631 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 101 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $5,339 Median Starting Salary $43,807
#16 #16 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA At Valdosta State University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 121 SAT Score 950–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,532 Median Starting Salary $47,233
#17 #17 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. North Carolina Central University Durham, NC At North Carolina Central University, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 960–1,040 Est. Net Price * $13,884 Median Starting Salary $47,389
#18 #18 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 152 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $11,023 Median Starting Salary $43,435
#19 #19 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 167 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Public Health, General, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $22,357 Median Starting Salary $47,618
#20 #20 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 945 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 1,380–1,520 Est. Net Price * $15,833 Median Starting Salary $47,014
#21 #21 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 205 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,050 Median Starting Salary $45,859
#22 #22 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 321 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 122 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $16,021 Median Starting Salary $45,066
#23 #23 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 129 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,578 Median Starting Salary $43,700
#24 #24 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Information Science/Studies, Finance, and General. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $51,520 Median Starting Salary $50,883
#25 #25 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 96 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,499 Median Starting Salary $48,464
#26 #26 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,216 Median Starting Salary $51,910
#27 #27 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 118 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,592 Median Starting Salary $47,859
#28 #28 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 125 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 93 SAT Score 1,280–1,420 Est. Net Price * $43,324 Median Starting Salary $50,259
#29 #29 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $11,140 Median Starting Salary $46,789
#30 #30 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Est. Net Price * $41,496 Median Starting Salary $42,939
#31 #31 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 407 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Est. Net Price * $24,338 Median Starting Salary $49,875
#32 #32 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 133 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $35,008 Median Starting Salary $58,860
#33 #33 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 91 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Est. Net Price * $21,808 Median Starting Salary $47,426
#34 #34 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,712 Median Starting Salary $49,256
#35 #35 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 440 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score 1,110–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,144 Median Starting Salary $46,209
#36 #36 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 776 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Est. Net Price * $20,511 Median Starting Salary $45,373
#37 #37 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,282 Median Starting Salary $51,170
#38 #38 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 290 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Est. Net Price * $20,964 Median Starting Salary $53,021
#39 #39 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Est. Net Price * $21,761 Median Starting Salary $49,369
#40 #40 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 270 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $28,206 Median Starting Salary $48,456
#41 #41 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Journalism. In fact, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grants 308 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,900 Median Starting Salary $46,652
#42 #42 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 374 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Est. Net Price * $14,470 Median Starting Salary $49,093
#43 #43 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. In fact, Drexel University awards 578 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Est. Net Price * $42,342 Median Starting Salary $45,902
#44 #44 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 361 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $20,121 Median Starting Salary $50,872
#45 #45 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,556 Median Starting Salary $47,735
#46 #46 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 466 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $22,620 Median Starting Salary $45,140
#47 #47 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Old Dominion University awards 313 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $16,150 Median Starting Salary $46,447
#48 #48 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,931 Median Starting Salary $52,341
#49 #49 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 216 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Est. Net Price * $14,557 Median Starting Salary $46,428
#50 #50 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Est. Net Price * $21,856 Median Starting Salary $53,156
#51 #51 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 228 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 910–1,100 Est. Net Price * $19,870 Median Starting Salary $50,156
#52 #52 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO At the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $15,303 Median Starting Salary $45,354
#53 #53 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Every year, Middle Tennessee State University grants about 259 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $12,700 Median Starting Salary $46,616
#54 #54 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN At Trevecca Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $16,222 Median Starting Salary $47,443
#55 #55 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $12,054 Median Starting Salary $47,068
#56 #56 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Every year, the University of Central Missouri grants around 123 degrees to students majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,728 Median Starting Salary $49,490
#57 #57 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 149 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, General Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,153 Median Starting Salary $47,231
#58 #58 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,902 Median Starting Salary $46,674
#59 #59 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 990–1,170 Est. Net Price * $10,488 Median Starting Salary $44,579
#60 #60 Best College for Library and Information Science in the U.S. Chicago State University Chicago, IL Every year, Chicago State University awards around 42 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 790–980 Est. Net Price * $9,852 Median Starting Salary $45,666
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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 5,623 Library and Information Science degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, women make up 83% percent and men make up 17% percent of the area of study. Did you know that California has more students being granted a degree in Library and Information Science than any other state? In fact, California granted 766 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

5,623

Female Students

4,649 (82%)

Male Students

974 (17%)

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

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

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$29,575

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

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$14,675

$46,627

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

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$15,441

$49,982

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

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$19,052

$44,778

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

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$10,763

$46,910

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

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$26,068

$50,284

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

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1,110–1,280

$10,592

$47,249

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

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$20,333

$49,100

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

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$16,969

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

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$19,579

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

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$20,885

$46,598

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

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$48,974

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