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
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend San Jose State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Library Science Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Jose State is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Southern California is a great place for library science students. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Read full report on Library Science at University of Southern California
Out of the 6 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the # 4 spot on the list. UCLA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
Read full report on Library Science at University of California - Los Angeles
Out of the 6 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public school with a very large student population.
Full Library Science at University of Washington - Seattle Campus Report
University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best library science programs. UH Manoa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Honolulu.
Full Library Science at University of Hawaii at Manoa Report
Best Library Science Colleges by State
Explore the best library science colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| 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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