Tennessee Library Science Degree Programs

AKA: Tennessee Library & Information Science Programs

Tennessee Library Science Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Librarian Certification

by Librarian Certification Staff

Updated: October 16th, 2026

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Librarian Certification has analyzed data from 5 schools who offer degree programs in the field of library and information science. Jump to schools.

Start by filtering schools in Tennessee who offer programs in Library and Information Science by fields and degree levels. In addition, rank each school by in-state and out-of-state tuition, SAT scores, admission rate, and graduation rate.

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Schools Listed

Library Science Schools in Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN 1st for In-State Tuition $10,932 IN-STATE TUITION $33,428 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Library and Information Science.

Part of category: Library Science and Administration.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Children and Youth Library Services.
  • Archives/Archival Administration.
  • Library Science and Administration, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

16,301

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

56.01%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,932

Out-of-State Tuition:

$33,428

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,562

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

69.09%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

545

University of MemphisMemphis, TN 2nd for In-State Tuition $11,256 IN-STATE TUITION $15,960 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Library and Information Science.

Part of category: Library Science and Administration.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Children and Youth Library Services.
  • Archives/Archival Administration.
  • Library Science and Administration, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

12,701

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

52.53%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,256

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,960

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,192

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

72.03%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN 3rd for In-State Tuition $13,812 IN-STATE TUITION $33,256 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Library and Information Science.

Part of category: Library Science and Administration.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$40,130
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Children and Youth Library Services.
  • Archives/Archival Administration.
  • Library Science and Administration, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

30,418

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

74.48%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,812

Out-of-State Tuition:

$33,256

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$18,314

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

41.6%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

630

Average SAT Math Score:

625

Strayer University-TennesseeNashville, TN 4th for In-State Tuition $13,920 IN-STATE TUITION $13,920 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$66,456
Master's Degree
$72,151
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private for-profit

Total Enrollment

1,784

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

0%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,920

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,920

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

Not enough data

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN 5th for In-State Tuition $33,300 IN-STATE TUITION $33,300 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Library and Information Science.

Part of category: Library Science and Administration.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Children and Youth Library Services.
  • Archives/Archival Administration.
  • Library Science and Administration, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,737

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

56.32%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$33,300

Out-of-State Tuition:

$33,300

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$19,828

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

69.44%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

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