2023 Best Library Science Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Library Science Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 381 degrees and certificates were awarded to library science students who went to a North Carolina college or university. This makes it the #31 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Library Science Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in North Carolina to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
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Top North Carolina Schools for a Master's in Library Science
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the best school for library science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in North Carolina. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Appalachian State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Boone.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means East Carolina University is a great place for library science students working on their master’s degree. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greenville.
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Out of the 5 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina Central University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 9 |
| Mississippi | 120 |
| South Carolina | 121 |
| Florida | 98 |
| Virginia | 51 |
| Arkansas | 26 |
| Alabama | 80 |
| Kentucky | 127 |
| Georgia | 120 |
| Tennessee | 140 |
| Louisiana | 102 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Library Science
Library Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 5,950 |
| Library & Archives Assisting | 467 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 121 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 5 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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