Virginia Library Science Degree Programs

AKA: Virginia Library & Information Science Programs

Virginia 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 16 schools who offer degree programs in the field of library and information science. Jump to schools.

Filter and rank schools in Virginia offering programs in library and information science be fields, degree levels, tuition, admission rate and graduation rate.

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Schools Listed

Library Science Schools in Virginia

Radford UniversityRadford, VA 1st for In-State Tuition $12,952 IN-STATE TUITION $26,734 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$45,291
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

6,038

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

50.87%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,952

Out-of-State Tuition:

$26,734

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

$13,701

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

89.53%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

515

Average SAT Math Score:

535

Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA 2nd for In-State Tuition $13,250 IN-STATE TUITION $34,325 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

17,514

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

47.14%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,250

Out-of-State Tuition:

$34,325

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

$12,913

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

90.36%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

570

Average SAT Math Score:

550

Strayer University-VirginiaArlington, VA 3rd 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

1,668

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):

$17,213

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA 4th for In-State Tuition $14,316 IN-STATE TUITION $39,312 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

27,752

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

72.52%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$14,316

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,312

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

$14,697

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.48%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

625

Average SAT Math Score:

620

James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA 5th for In-State Tuition $14,620 IN-STATE TUITION $32,230 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
$70,020
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

20,888

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

81.62%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$14,620

Out-of-State Tuition:

$32,230

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

$23,550

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

71.52%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

620

Average SAT Math Score:

605

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA 6th for In-State Tuition $16,450 IN-STATE TUITION $38,914 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

30,923

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

87.38%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$16,450

Out-of-State Tuition:

$38,914

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

$25,808

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

54.78%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

650

Average SAT Math Score:

660

Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA 7th for In-State Tuition $17,219 IN-STATE TUITION $31,440 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
$48,518
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

4,365

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

75.46%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$17,219

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,440

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

$22,310

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.04%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

620

Average SAT Math Score:

595

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA 8th for In-State Tuition $17,490 IN-STATE TUITION $40,654 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$53,416
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$100,759
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

20,753

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

67.69%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$17,490

Out-of-State Tuition:

$40,654

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

$25,037

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

92.62%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

605

Average SAT Math Score:

580

South University-RichmondGlen Allen, VA 9th for In-State Tuition $18,145 IN-STATE TUITION $18,145 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$39,831
Master's Degree
$59,218
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private for-profit

Total Enrollment

232

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

16.67%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$18,145

Out-of-State Tuition:

$18,145

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

$27,241

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA 10th for In-State Tuition $18,145 IN-STATE TUITION $18,145 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$39,831
Master's Degree
$59,218
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private for-profit

Total Enrollment

240

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

11.11%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$18,145

Out-of-State Tuition:

$18,145

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

$24,432

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA 11th for In-State Tuition $22,740 IN-STATE TUITION $22,740 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
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

4,729

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

56.73%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$22,740

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,740

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

$18,135

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

38.12%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

560

Average SAT Math Score:

535

Hampton UniversityHampton, VA 12th for In-State Tuition $31,512 IN-STATE TUITION $31,512 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
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

3,727

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

59.41%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$31,512

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,512

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

$25,683

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

62.25%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA 13th for In-State Tuition $37,860 IN-STATE TUITION $37,860 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,116

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

71.23%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$37,860

Out-of-State Tuition:

$37,860

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

$31,149

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

76.95%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA 14th for In-State Tuition $39,208 IN-STATE TUITION $39,208 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
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,767

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

65.89%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$39,208

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,208

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

$25,867

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.06%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

590

Average SAT Math Score:

565

Averett UniversityDanville, VA 15th for In-State Tuition $39,670 IN-STATE TUITION $39,670 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
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,231

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

44.29%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$39,670

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,670

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

$27,629

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

56.59%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

515

Average SAT Math Score:

518

Emory & Henry UniversityEmory, VA 16th for In-State Tuition $39,975 IN-STATE TUITION $39,975 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Library and Information Science.

Part of category: Library Science and Administration.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor'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

1,078

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

53.75%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$39,975

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,975

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

$24,031

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.65%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

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