2023 Best Library Science Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Library Science 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Library Science Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Library Science Schools in North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Library Science Colleges.
Top North Carolina Schools 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 degree in North Carolina. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Appalachian State University is a great place for library science students. Appalachian State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Boone.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Library Science Schools in North Carolina list. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Library Science Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro 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 North Carolina Central University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Library Science Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 9 |
| South Carolina | 121 |
| Florida | 98 |
| Virginia | 51 |
| Arkansas | 26 |
| Mississippi | 120 |
| Louisiana | 102 |
| Alabama | 80 |
| Kentucky | 127 |
| Georgia | 120 |
| Tennessee | 140 |
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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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