2026 Best Library Information Science Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Library Information Science master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 86 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Library Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University Of Colorado Denver tops our 2026 ranking of the best Library Information Science master's degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in Denver, CO. About 46% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,383 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $26,582. Read more about University Of Colorado Denver
Out of the 86 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in New Brunswick, NJ. Rutgers University New Brunswick posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete their Library Information Science program here. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #3 on this year's Library Information Science ranking in the United States. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school based in College Park, MD. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete their Library Information Science program here. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park
Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #4 on this year's Library Information Science ranking in the United States. Located in Brookville, NY, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $42,432. Students borrow a median of $25,211 to complete their Library Information Science program here. More on Long Island University C W Post Campus
A rank of #5 makes University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill one of the top choices in the United States. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public school based in Chapel Hill, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Sam Houston State University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Huntsville, TX. Sam Houston State University graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,068 for out-of-state students. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $24,850. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
Pratt Institute Main placed #7 among Library Information Science schools in the United States. Set in Brooklyn, NY, Pratt Institute Main is a private not-for-profit institution. Pratt Institute Main posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,845. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $25,103. See the full Pratt Institute Main profile
San Jose State University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. San Jose State University is a public school based in San Jose, CA. San Jose State University graduates 69% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,410 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,010. Get the full San Jose State University report
Cuny Queens College did well this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Queens, NY. Cuny Queens College posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,538, with out-of-state students paying around $15,488. The median Library Information Science program debt is $12,157. Read more about Cuny Queens College
Syracuse University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Library Information Science schools. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Graduates carry a median of $26,130 in student loans. Read more about Syracuse University
Appalachian State University placed #11 among Library Information Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Boone, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,579, while out-of-state students pay about $25,212. Appalachian State University Library Information Science students take on a median of $21,992 in debt. Get the full Appalachian State University report
University Of Iowa landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. University Of Iowa is a public school based in Iowa City, IA. About 75% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Iowa
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #13 among Library Information Science schools in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison Library Information Science students take on a median of $21,813 in debt. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
University Of Southern California landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $15,625. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
Texas Womans University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Library Information Science schools. Located in Denton, TX, Texas Womans University is a public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,640, compared with $18,480 for out-of-state students. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $24,211. See the full Texas Womans University profile
Texas A And M University Commerce ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Library Information Science schools. Set in Commerce, TX, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,026, while out-of-state students pay about $22,326. Texas A And M University Commerce Library Information Science students take on a median of $23,796 in debt. Get the full Texas A And M University Commerce report
Dominican University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,828. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete their Library Information Science program here. More on Dominican University
East Carolina University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Library Information Science schools. This public school is set in Greenville, NC. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,361, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $24,747. Get the full East Carolina University report
Drexel University placed #19 among Library Information Science schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Drexel University posts a six-year graduation rate of 78%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Drexel University Library Information Science students take on a median of $28,838 in debt. Read more about Drexel University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus did well this year, earning the #20 position. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. University Of Washington Seattle Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
St Johns University New York did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Queens, NY, St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,529. The median Library Information Science program debt is $25,521. Read more about St Johns University New York
University Of North Texas placed #23 among Library Information Science schools in the United States. Based in Denton, TX, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,817 in student loans. More on University Of North Texas
University Of South Carolina Columbia did well this year, earning the #24 position. Located in Columbia, SC, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. University Of South Carolina Columbia posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Students borrow a median of $24,472 to complete their Library Information Science program here. See the full University Of South Carolina Columbia profile
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school based in Bloomington, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $20,542. More on Indiana University Bloomington
University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Based in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,186, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. Graduates carry a median of $20,577 in student loans. More on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Rest of the Top 50 Best Library Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Denver came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Located in Denver, CO, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Denver graduates 76% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,398. University Of Denver Library Information Science students take on a median of $22,534 in debt. Get the full University Of Denver report
The University Of Tennessee ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Library Information Science schools. Set in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. The University Of Tennessee posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. The University Of Tennessee Library Information Science students take on a median of $22,859 in debt. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee
St Catherine University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Set in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,428. St Catherine University Library Information Science students take on a median of $29,883 in debt. Read the full report on St Catherine University
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Library Information Science schools. Set in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. The median Library Information Science program debt is $26,657. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Simmons College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Based in Boston, MA, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $46,874. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete their Library Information Science program here. Read the full report on Simmons College
Emporia State University placed #32 among Library Information Science schools in the United States. Emporia State University is a public school based in Emporia, KS. About 56% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Emporia State University Library Information Science students take on a median of $23,131 in debt. More on Emporia State University
The University Of Alabama did well this year, earning the #33 position. The University Of Alabama is a public school based in Tuscaloosa, AL. About 73% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,180 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,172. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $24,496. See the full The University Of Alabama profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Library Information Science schools. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,954, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College Library Information Science students take on a median of $21,348 in debt. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Wayne State University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Library Information Science schools. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Wayne State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. See the full Wayne State University profile
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #36 among Library Information Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Greensboro, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,661, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,977 to complete their Library Information Science program here. See the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro profile
University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Based in Tampa, FL, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates 77% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. University Of South Florida Main Campus Library Information Science students take on a median of $21,829 in debt. More on University Of South Florida Main Campus
Western Kentucky University did well this year, earning the #38 position. This public school is set in Bowling Green, KY. Western Kentucky University graduates 58% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,652, with out-of-state students paying around $27,000. Graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. See the full Western Kentucky University profile
University At Buffalo placed #39 among Library Information Science schools in the United States. Based in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete their Library Information Science program here. Read more about University At Buffalo
University Of Kentucky landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Based in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $24,094. More on University Of Kentucky
Northeastern State University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Set in Tahlequah, OK, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Northeastern State University graduates 35% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,810, compared with $17,290 for out-of-state students. Northeastern State University Library Information Science students take on a median of $23,465 in debt. More on Northeastern State University
Valdosta State University landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Set in Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,124, compared with $17,836 for out-of-state students. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $28,661. Read the full report on Valdosta State University
University Of Central Missouri ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Library Information Science schools. University Of Central Missouri is a public school based in Warrensburg, MO. University Of Central Missouri graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,050, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. University Of Central Missouri Library Information Science students take on a median of $24,304 in debt. Read more about University Of Central Missouri
University Of Arizona placed #44 among Library Information Science schools in the United States. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical Library Information Science student debt is $21,861. More on University Of Arizona
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #45 in this year's ranking. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public school based in Norman, OK. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus Library Information Science students take on a median of $23,138 in debt. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus report
North Carolina Central University came in at #46 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Durham, NC. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $6,699 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,735. North Carolina Central University Library Information Science students take on a median of $31,173 in debt. See the full North Carolina Central University profile
University Of Rhode Island placed #47 among Library Information Science schools in the United States. Set in Kingston, RI, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. University Of Rhode Island posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,942, with out-of-state students paying around $37,146. Students borrow a median of $23,432 to complete their Library Information Science program here. Get the full University Of Rhode Island report
Kent State University At Kent came in at #48 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Kent, OH. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Kent State University At Kent Library Information Science students take on a median of $25,174 in debt. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report
Pueblo Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read more about Pueblo Community College
Mountwest Community And Technical College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Mountwest Community And Technical College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Library Information Science schools. Read the full report on Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 86 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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