2026 Best Other Library Science Schools
Looking for the best Other Library Science programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 18 colleges 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 analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 18 Other Library Science Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Brookville, NY. Long Island University C W Post Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,432. Students borrow a median of $25,211 to complete their Other Library Science program here. See the full Long Island University C W Post Campus profile
Pratt Institute Main came in at #3 on this year's Other Library Science ranking in the United States. Set in Brooklyn, NY, Pratt Institute Main is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,845. The median Other Library Science program debt is $25,103. Read more about Pratt Institute Main
You'll be in good company at University Of California Los Angeles, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Los Angeles, CA. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete their Other Library Science program here. More on University Of California Los Angeles
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #5 on this year's Other Library Science ranking in the United States. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Emporia State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Other Library Science schools. Emporia State University is a public school based in Emporia, KS. Emporia State University graduates 56% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,106, while out-of-state students pay about $15,419. Emporia State University Other Library Science students take on a median of $23,131 in debt. Read more about Emporia State University
Wartburg College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Other Library Science schools. Get the full Wartburg College report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German
Itawamba Community College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Itawamba Community College report
Georgia College And State University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about Georgia College And State University
University Of Central Arkansas came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Central Arkansas report
Drexel University placed #11 among Other Library Science schools in the United States. See the full Drexel University profile
Oakland Community College placed #12 among Other Library Science schools in the United States. See the full Oakland Community College profile
University At Buffalo did well this year, earning the #13 position. More on University At Buffalo
Syracuse University did well this year, earning the #14 position. See the full Syracuse University profile
Marshall University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Marshall University
Monterey Peninsula College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Other Library Science schools. Get the full Monterey Peninsula College report
Dominican University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Dominican University
University Of Guam came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Guam report
Best Other Library Science Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Other Library Science Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Other Library Science Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 18 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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