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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: April 26th, 2025

Librarian Certification has analyzed data from 10 schools who offer degree programs in the field of library and information science.

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.

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Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN 1st for In-State Tuition $9,684 IN-STATE TUITION $9,684 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

5,152

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

47.54%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,684

Out-of-State Tuition:

$9,684

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

$19,523

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

81.7%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud, MN 2nd for In-State Tuition $10,117 IN-STATE TUITION $20,001 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

5,395

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

47.06%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,117

Out-of-State Tuition:

$20,001

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

$14,719

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

95.28%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MN 3rd for In-State Tuition $10,130 IN-STATE TUITION $10,130 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

3,187

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

47.01%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,130

Out-of-State Tuition:

$10,130

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

$16,075

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

77.52%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead, MN 4th for In-State Tuition $10,236 IN-STATE TUITION $19,072 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

3,462

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

57.24%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,236

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,072

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

$17,330

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

56.62%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

565

Rasmussen University-MinnesotaSt. Cloud, MN 5th for In-State Tuition $11,205 IN-STATE TUITION $11,205 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 for-profit

Total Enrollment

2,635

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

18.18%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,205

Out-of-State Tuition:

$11,205

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

$20,334

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN 6th for In-State Tuition $15,859 IN-STATE TUITION $35,099 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

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

30,560

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

85.34%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$15,859

Out-of-State Tuition:

$35,099

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

$16,318

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

74.91%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

685

Average SAT Math Score:

715

University of Northwestern-St PaulSaint Paul, MN 7th for In-State Tuition $35,340 IN-STATE TUITION $35,340 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

1,512

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.6%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$35,340

Out-of-State Tuition:

$35,340

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

$24,260

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

92.51%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona, MN 8th for In-State Tuition $41,150 IN-STATE TUITION $41,150 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

1,080

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

61.98%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$41,150

Out-of-State Tuition:

$41,150

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

$20,728

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.83%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN 9th for In-State Tuition $47,870 IN-STATE TUITION $47,870 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

2,349

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.43%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$47,870

Out-of-State Tuition:

$47,870

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

$18,611

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

92.53%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

495

University of St ThomasSaint Paul, MN 10th for In-State Tuition $50,366 IN-STATE TUITION $50,366 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

5,868

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

80.73%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$50,366

Out-of-State Tuition:

$50,366

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

$28,233

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

77%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

620

Average SAT Math Score:

630