2023 Best Value Library Science Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Library Science Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for library science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best North Carolina Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Library Science
Our analysis found Appalachian State University to be the best value school for library science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in North Carolina. Appalachian State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Boone.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Appalachian State are $8,007 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. ECU is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at ECU are $7,594 per year.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value library science schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.
UNC Chapel Hill graduate students pay an average of $12,566 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UNC Chapel Hill is ranked #2 for overall quality for library science in North Carolina.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a great value for library science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at UNC Greensboro are $8,265 per year.
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Out of the 5 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina Central University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at North Carolina Central University are $7,641 per year.
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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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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.
- 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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