2026 Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Library Science master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 128 schools 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 evaluated 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 25 Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
University Of Colorado Denver tops our 2026 ranking of the best Library Science master's degree schools in the United States. Located in Denver, CO, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,383, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. University Of Colorado Denver Library Science students take on a median of $26,582 in debt. Read more about University Of Colorado Denver
The strong Library Science programs at Rutgers University New Brunswick earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in New Brunswick, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete their Library Science program here. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile
A rank of #3 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school based in College Park, MD. About 89% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. More on University Of Maryland College Park
Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #4 on this year's Library Science ranking in the United States. Located in Brookville, NY, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $42,432. Graduates carry a median of $25,211 in student loans. More on Long Island University C W Post Campus
Out of the 128 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #5 spot. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public school based in Chapel Hill, NC. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,994, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. Graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Sam Houston State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Set in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Sam Houston State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Students borrow a median of $24,850 to complete their Library Science program here. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
Pratt Institute Main came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Brooklyn, NY. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,845. Students borrow a median of $25,103 to complete their Library Science program here. Read more about Pratt Institute Main
San Jose State University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. San Jose State University is a public school based in San Jose, CA. San Jose State University graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,410, while out-of-state students pay about $21,010. Read more about San Jose State University
Cuny Queens College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Queens, NY, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,538, with out-of-state students paying around $15,488. Students borrow a median of $12,157 to complete their Library Science program here. Read more about Cuny Queens College
Syracuse University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Located in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,528. Syracuse University Library Science students take on a median of $26,130 in debt. Get the full Syracuse University report
Appalachian State University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Appalachian State University is a public school based in Boone, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Students from in state pay about $7,579 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,212 for out-of-state students. Typical Library Science student debt is $21,992. Read the full report on Appalachian State University
University Of Iowa came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. See the full University Of Iowa profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #13 among Library Science schools in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison Library Science students take on a median of $21,813 in debt. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
University Of Southern California placed #14 among Library Science schools in the United States. Set in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Southern California posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. Typical Library Science student debt is $15,625. Get the full University Of Southern California report
Texas Womans University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. This public school is set in Denton, TX. About 49% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,640 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,480 for out-of-state students. Typical Library Science student debt is $24,211. More on Texas Womans University
Texas A And M University Commerce did well this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Commerce, TX. Texas A And M University Commerce graduates 43% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,026, while out-of-state students pay about $22,326. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete their Library Science program here. Read the full report on Texas A And M University Commerce
Dominican University placed #17 among Library Science schools in the United States. Based in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Dominican University graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $38,828 in tuition and fees. Typical Library Science student debt is $26,236. See the full Dominican University profile
East Carolina University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Located in Greenville, NC, East Carolina University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Students from in state pay about $7,361 in tuition and fees, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. East Carolina University Library Science students take on a median of $24,747 in debt. See the full East Carolina University profile
Drexel University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. The median Library Science program debt is $28,838. More on Drexel University
University Of California Los Angeles placed #20 among Library Science schools in the United States. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. University Of California Los Angeles Library Science students take on a median of $16,097 in debt. Get the full University Of California Los Angeles report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #21 among Library Science schools in the United States. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical Library Science student debt is $16,481. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
St Johns University New York placed #23 among Library Science schools in the United States. Located in Queens, NY, St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. St Johns University New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,529. Graduates carry a median of $25,521 in student loans. See the full St Johns University New York profile
University Of North Texas placed #24 among Library Science schools in the United States. University Of North Texas is a public school based in Denton, TX. University Of North Texas graduates 61% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,309 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. The median Library Science program debt is $21,817. See the full University Of North Texas profile
University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Set in Columbia, SC, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. University Of South Carolina Columbia Library Science students take on a median of $24,472 in debt. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia
Indiana University Bloomington did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Students from in state pay about $12,144 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Typical Library Science student debt is $20,542. Read the full report on Indiana University Bloomington
Rest of the Top 50 Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #27 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Honolulu, HI. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Students from in state pay about $12,186 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. Graduates carry a median of $20,577 in student loans. Read more about University Of Hawaii At Manoa
University Of Denver did well this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Denver, CO, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Students from in state pay about $61,398 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,534 to complete their Library Science program here. Read the full report on University Of Denver
The University Of Tennessee landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. The University Of Tennessee is a public school based in Knoxville, TN. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,812, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Graduates carry a median of $22,859 in student loans. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report
St Catherine University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. St Catherine University graduates 61% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $38,428. Students borrow a median of $29,883 to complete their Library Science program here. Read the full report on St Catherine University
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Based in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Graduates carry a median of $26,657 in student loans. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report
Simmons College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Simmons College is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. About 72% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $46,874 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,740 in student loans. Get the full Simmons College report
Emporia State University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in Emporia, KS, Emporia State University is a public institution. Emporia State University graduates 56% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Typical Library Science student debt is $23,131. Read more about Emporia State University
The University Of Alabama ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,180, with out-of-state students paying around $34,172. Graduates carry a median of $24,496 in student loans. Get the full The University Of Alabama report
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates 66% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. The median Library Science program debt is $21,348. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Wayne State University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Wayne State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Wayne State University Library Science students take on a median of $26,689 in debt. Read the full report on Wayne State University
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro did well this year, earning the #37 position. Based in Greensboro, NC, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,661, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. The median Library Science program debt is $24,977. Read more about University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Located in Tampa, FL, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. University Of South Florida Main Campus Library Science students take on a median of $21,829 in debt. See the full University Of South Florida Main Campus profile
Western Kentucky University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Western Kentucky University is a public school based in Bowling Green, KY. About 58% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,000 for out-of-state students. Western Kentucky University Library Science students take on a median of $24,499 in debt. Read the full report on Western Kentucky University
University At Buffalo came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. The median Library Science program debt is $22,232. Read the full report on University At Buffalo
University Of Kentucky came in at #41 in this year's ranking. University Of Kentucky is a public school based in Lexington, KY. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. University Of Kentucky Library Science students take on a median of $24,094 in debt. Read more about University Of Kentucky
Northeastern State University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Based in Tahlequah, OK, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,810, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. Typical Library Science student debt is $23,465. See the full Northeastern State University profile
Valdosta State University placed #43 among Library Science schools in the United States. Based in Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University is a public institution. About 42% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. Students borrow a median of $28,661 to complete their Library Science program here. Read more about Valdosta State University
University Of Central Missouri did well this year, earning the #44 position. Based in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. Graduates carry a median of $24,304 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Central Missouri
University Of Arizona did well this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical Library Science student debt is $21,861. Read the full report on University Of Arizona
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #46 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Norman, OK. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus Library Science students take on a median of $23,138 in debt. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus report
North Carolina Central University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Durham, NC. North Carolina Central University graduates 42% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,699, with out-of-state students paying around $19,735. Graduates carry a median of $31,173 in student loans. Read more about North Carolina Central University
University Of Rhode Island did well this year, earning the #48 position. Set in Kingston, RI, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,942, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. The median Library Science program debt is $23,432. More on University Of Rhode Island
Kent State University At Kent ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. This public school is set in Kent, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Kent State University At Kent Library Science students take on a median of $25,174 in debt. Read the full report on Kent State University At Kent
Wartburg College
Wartburg College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Library Science schools. Read more about Wartburg College
Georgia College And State University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Georgia College And State University report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 128 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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