Minnesota Library Science Degree Programs

AKA: Minnesota Library & Information Science Programs

Minnesota 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 8 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota

Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN 1st for In-State Tuition $10,382 IN-STATE TUITION $10,382 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
$55,220
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

5,616

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

45.35%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,382

Out-of-State Tuition:

$10,382

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

$26,556

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

98.71%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MN 2nd for In-State Tuition $10,868 IN-STATE TUITION $10,868 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

Public

Total Enrollment

3,139

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

53.13%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,868

Out-of-State Tuition:

$10,868

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

$16,327

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

55.98%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead, MN 3rd for In-State Tuition $11,056 IN-STATE TUITION $11,056 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

Public

Total Enrollment

3,072

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

55.49%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,056

Out-of-State Tuition:

$11,056

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

$17,601

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

58.76%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

565

University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN 4th for In-State Tuition $18,482 IN-STATE TUITION $41,368 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
Not enough data
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

31,855

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

85.6%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$18,482

Out-of-State Tuition:

$41,368

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

$17,330

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

79.75%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

685

Average SAT Math Score:

715

University of Northwestern-St PaulSaint Paul, MN 5th for In-State Tuition $38,946 IN-STATE TUITION $38,946 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

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

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,442

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

67.26%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$38,946

Out-of-State Tuition:

$38,946

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

$23,688

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

93.47%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona, MN 6th for In-State Tuition $46,660 IN-STATE TUITION $46,660 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
$55,971
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,073

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$46,660

Out-of-State Tuition:

$46,660

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

$20,422

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

92.78%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN 7th for In-State Tuition $53,214 IN-STATE TUITION $53,214 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
$41,670

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

2,473

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

64.6%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$53,214

Out-of-State Tuition:

$53,214

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

$19,090

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

91.85%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

495

University of St ThomasSaint Paul, MN 8th for In-State Tuition $56,460 IN-STATE TUITION $56,460 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

6,245

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

77.22%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$56,460

Out-of-State Tuition:

$56,460

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

$31,532

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

85.36%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

620

Average SAT Math Score:

630

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