Kentucky Library Science Degree Programs

AKA: Kentucky Library & Information Science Programs

Kentucky 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 6 schools who offer degree programs in the field of library and information science. Jump to schools.

Filter schools who offer Library and Information Science degree programs in Kentucky by field and degree level. Additionally rank each school by in-state and out-of-state tuition, admission rate and graduation rate.

Schools Listed

Library Science Schools in Kentucky

University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY 1st for In-State Tuition $9,875 IN-STATE TUITION $9,875 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

6,941

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

39.81%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,875

Out-of-State Tuition:

$9,875

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

$13,885

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.81%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

525

Average SAT Math Score:

545

Murray State UniversityMurray, KY 2nd for In-State Tuition $10,320 IN-STATE TUITION $20,676 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

6,688

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

63.91%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,320

Out-of-State Tuition:

$20,676

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

$7,350

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

85.68%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

530

Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY 3rd for In-State Tuition $11,496 IN-STATE TUITION $22,752 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
$27,260
Master's Degree
$70,369
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

8,246

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

51.39%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,496

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,752

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

$8,976

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

67.65%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

535

Average SAT Math Score:

562

Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY 4th for In-State Tuition $12,072 IN-STATE TUITION $27,000 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
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
$43,683

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

12,155

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

59.17%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,072

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,000

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

$11,789

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

93.87%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of KentuckyLexington, KY 5th for In-State Tuition $13,907 IN-STATE TUITION $35,164 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
$42,916
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
$38,660

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

24,763

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

70.65%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,907

Out-of-State Tuition:

$35,164

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

$18,868

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

92.94%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

602

Average SAT Math Score:

605

Midway UniversityMidway, KY 6th for In-State Tuition $28,220 IN-STATE TUITION $28,220 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,262

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

47.15%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$28,220

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,220

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

$29,981

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

95.14%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

535

Average SAT Math Score:

495

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