2023 Best Library Science Schools in the Great Lakes 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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Library Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Library Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for library science majors pursuing a .
Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Library Science
Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the best school in the Great Lakes Region for library science students. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
On average, library science graduates from Ivy Tech Community College take out $16,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great place for library science students. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the city of Madison.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dominican University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Library Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of River Forest.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Library Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UWM is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
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With a ranking of #6, Wayne State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for library science students. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a very large student population.
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Kent State University at Kent did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for library science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 174 |
| Michigan | 172 |
| Ohio | 176 |
| Illinois | 91 |
| Wisconsin | 298 |
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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 7 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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