2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in California
Finding the Best Library & Information Science School for You
With 724 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, library and information science is the #107 most popular major in California.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Library & Information Science Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in California to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in California
Check out the library science programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top California Schools in Library & Information Science
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means San Jose State University is a great place for library and information science students. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern California. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Schools in California list. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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Explore all the Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 122 |
| Hawaii | 11 |
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Library & Information Science Related Rankings by Major
Library & Information Science is one of 2 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Library Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Archives Assisting | 467 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 121 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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