2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Library & Information Science School for You
Library & Information Science is the #118 most popular major in the country with 5,950 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for library science majors pursuing a .
Top Plains States Region Schools in Library & Information Science
Our 2023 rankings named University of Iowa the best school in the Plains States Region for library and information science students. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Iowa City.
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The excellent programs at St Catherine University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best library and information science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Emporia State University is a great place for library and information science students. Located in the remote town of Emporia, ESU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Missouri. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. UCM is a fairly large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.
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Explore the best library and information science schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 105 |
| Minnesota | 33 |
| Kansas | 165 |
| Iowa | 48 |
| Nebraska | 14 |
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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 Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Archives Assisting | 467 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 121 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 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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