2023 Best Library Science Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Library Science Master's Degree School for You
Library Science is the #34 most popular major in the country with 6,538 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Library Science Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 the Plains States Region
Check out the library science master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Library Science
Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the best school for library science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
Out of the 4 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, St Catherine University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Emporia State University is a great place for library science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Emporia, ESU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Central Missouri. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UCM is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.
Best Library Science Colleges by State
Explore the best library science colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 168 |
| Minnesota | 40 |
| Iowa | 48 |
| South Dakota | 2 |
| Missouri | 105 |
| Nebraska | 14 |
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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 4 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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