2023 Best Library Science Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Library Science School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, library science was ranked #34 in the country. In fact 6,538 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
The Best Library Science Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Library Science Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for library science majors pursuing a .
Top Far Western US Region Schools in Library Science
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means San Jose State University is a great place for library science students. San Jose State is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Jose.
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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 Science Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Library Science Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UCLA is a very large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great place for library science students. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well on this year’s best schools for library science students. UH Manoa is a large public school located in the city of Honolulu.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 829 |
| Washington | 141 |
| Hawaii | 11 |
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Library Science Related Rankings by Major
Library Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 5,950 |
| Library & Archives Assisting | 467 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 121 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Library Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to John Cummings.
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