2026 Best Library Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Brookville, NY

No school ranked higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus this year in the United States. Based in Brookville, NY, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $42,432 in tuition and fees. The median Library Science program debt is $25,211. More on Long Island University C W Post Campus

#2

Pratt Institute Main

Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main came in at #2 on this year's Library Science ranking in the United States. Set in Brooklyn, NY, Pratt Institute Main is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,845. Students borrow a median of $25,103 to complete their Library Science program here. Read more about Pratt Institute Main

#3

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

The strong Library Science programs at San Jose State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This public school is set in San Jose, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Students from in state pay about $8,410 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,010. More on San Jose State University

#4

University Of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa came in at #4 on this year's Library Science ranking in the United States. Based in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. University Of Iowa Library Science students take on a median of $24,463 in debt. More on University Of Iowa

#5

St Johns University New York

Queens, NY

The strong Library Science programs at St Johns University New York earned it the #5 place in the United States. St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit school based in Queens, NY. St Johns University New York graduates 66% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,529. The median Library Science program debt is $25,521. Read more about St Johns University New York

#6

Texas Womans University

Denton, TX

Texas Womans University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Texas Womans University is a public school based in Denton, TX. Texas Womans University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. Students from in state pay about $8,640 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,480. Typical Library Science student debt is $24,211. Read the full report on Texas Womans University

#7

University Of North Texas

Denton, TX

University Of North Texas ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. University Of North Texas is a public school based in Denton, TX. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. University Of North Texas Library Science students take on a median of $21,817 in debt. Get the full University Of North Texas report

#8

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,954, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. The median Library Science program debt is $21,348. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

#10

University Of South Carolina Columbia

Columbia, SC

University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Columbia, SC. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Typical Library Science student debt is $24,472. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia

#11

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS

Emporia State University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Located in Emporia, KS, Emporia State University is a public institution. Emporia State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, while out-of-state students pay about $15,419. Graduates carry a median of $23,131 in student loans. More on Emporia State University

#12

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Wayne State University is a public school based in Detroit, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Wayne State University Library Science students take on a median of $26,689 in debt. See the full Wayne State University profile

#13

Simmons College

Boston, MA

Simmons College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in Boston, MA, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. In-state tuition and fees run about $46,874. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete their Library Science program here. Get the full Simmons College report

#14

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public school based in Milwaukee, WI. About 53% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Library Science students take on a median of $26,657 in debt. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report

#15

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University Of Arizona came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Typical Library Science student debt is $21,861. Read the full report on University Of Arizona

#16

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Norman, OK

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Set in Norman, OK, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,138 in student loans. See the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus profile

#17

University Of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI

University Of Rhode Island placed #17 among Library Science schools in the United States. Located in Kingston, RI, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,942, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. Typical Library Science student debt is $23,432. Read the full report on University Of Rhode Island

#17

University Of Memphis

University Of Memphis came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Memphis report

#18

Universidad Del Turabo

Universidad Del Turabo ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Get the full Universidad Del Turabo report

#19

University Of Maryland College Park

University Of Maryland College Park landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Maryland College Park

#20

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College

#21

Suny At Albany

Suny At Albany ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. More on Suny At Albany

#22

Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. More on Diablo Valley College

#23

Belmont College

Belmont College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Belmont College

#24

College Of Southern Idaho

College Of Southern Idaho did well this year, earning the #24 position. See the full College Of Southern Idaho profile

#25

Palau Community College

Palau Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Read the full report on Palau Community College

#26

Itawamba Community College

Itawamba Community College placed #26 among Library Science schools in the United States. See the full Itawamba Community College profile

#27

Chicago State University

Chicago State University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Chicago State University

#28

Kaskaskia College

Kaskaskia College placed #28 among Library Science schools in the United States. Get the full Kaskaskia College report

#29

Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Southern Connecticut State University report

#30

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Read more about Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

#31

Haskell Indian Nations University

Haskell Indian Nations University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Haskell Indian Nations University

#32

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison

#33

Imperial Valley College

Imperial Valley College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Imperial Valley College

#34

Blackfeet Community College

Blackfeet Community College did well this year, earning the #34 position. More on Blackfeet Community College

#35

Texas A And M University Commerce

Texas A And M University Commerce placed #35 among Library Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Texas A And M University Commerce

#36

The University Of Tennessee

The University Of Tennessee landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee

#37

University Of Massachusetts Boston

University Of Massachusetts Boston ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. More on University Of Massachusetts Boston

#38

Pasadena City College

Pasadena City College did well this year, earning the #38 position. More on Pasadena City College

#39

Dominican University

Dominican University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Get the full Dominican University report

#40

Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Indiana University Bloomington

#41

Trevecca Nazarene University

Trevecca Nazarene University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Read the full report on Trevecca Nazarene University

#42

City Colleges Of Chicago Wilbur Wright College

City Colleges Of Chicago Wilbur Wright College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on City Colleges Of Chicago Wilbur Wright College

#43

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Get the full Middle Tennessee State University report

#44

White Mountains Community College

White Mountains Community College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full White Mountains Community College profile

#45

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

University Of Hawaii At Manoa did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile

#46

City College Of San Francisco

City College Of San Francisco did well this year, earning the #46 position. See the full City College Of San Francisco profile

#47

University Of Central Missouri

University Of Central Missouri ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. More on University Of Central Missouri

#48

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report

#49

Emory And Henry College

Emory And Henry College placed #49 among Library Science schools in the United States. Get the full Emory And Henry College report

#50

University Of Kentucky

University Of Kentucky placed #50 among Library Science schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Kentucky