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North Carolina Library Science Degree Programs

AKA: North Carolina Library & Information Science Programs

North Carolina Library Science Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Librarian Certification

by Librarian Certification Staff

Updated: April 26th, 2025

Librarian Certification has analyzed data from 12 schools who offer degree programs in the field of library and information science.

Filter schools who offer Library and Information Science degree programs in North Carolina 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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Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh, NC 1st for In-State Tuition $2,768 IN-STATE TUITION $8,912 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

18,002

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$2,768

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,912

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

$5,065

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem, NC 2nd for In-State Tuition $6,276 IN-STATE TUITION $16,932 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

4,449

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

51.07%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$6,276

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,932

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

$14,618

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

73.39%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

480

Average SAT Math Score:

480

North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC 3rd for In-State Tuition $6,599 IN-STATE TUITION $19,635 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
$56,815
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
$40,574

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

5,101

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

52.98%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$6,599

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,635

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

$14,014

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

84.38%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

540

Average SAT Math Score:

500

East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC 4th for In-State Tuition $7,325 IN-STATE TUITION $23,602 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
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
$44,967
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

20,385

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

66.68%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,325

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,602

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

$16,703

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

92.34%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC 5th for In-State Tuition $7,450 IN-STATE TUITION $23,454 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
$46,613

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

18,467

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

73.94%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,450

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,454

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

$14,765

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.08%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

610

Average SAT Math Score:

605

University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC 6th for In-State Tuition $7,498 IN-STATE TUITION $22,657 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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$40,617

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

13,862

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

60.89%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,498

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,657

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

$10,907

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

91.94%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

608

Average SAT Math Score:

570

University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC 7th for In-State Tuition $8,989 IN-STATE TUITION $37,550 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$57,392
Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Library and Information Science.

Part of category: Library Science and Administration.

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
$46,077
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

19,921

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

91.39%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,989

Out-of-State Tuition:

$37,550

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

$12,414

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

17.11%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

625

Average SAT Math Score:

635

University of Mount OliveMount Olive, NC 8th for In-State Tuition $23,591 IN-STATE TUITION $23,591 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

1,784

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

44.37%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$23,591

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,591

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

$16,883

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

74.59%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

530

Average SAT Math Score:

540

Guilford CollegeGreensboro, NC 9th for In-State Tuition $41,140 IN-STATE TUITION $41,140 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

1,022

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

49.57%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$41,140

Out-of-State Tuition:

$41,140

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

$23,571

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.51%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

525

Elon UniversityElon, NC 10th for In-State Tuition $42,241 IN-STATE TUITION $42,241 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

6,337

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

83.03%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$42,241

Out-of-State Tuition:

$42,241

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

$38,001

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

74.46%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory, NC 11th for In-State Tuition $43,000 IN-STATE TUITION $43,000 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

1,393

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

45.66%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$43,000

Out-of-State Tuition:

$43,000

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

$21,596

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

82.89%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Duke UniversityDurham, NC 12th for In-State Tuition $62,688 IN-STATE TUITION $62,688 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

6,570

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

96.34%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$62,688

Out-of-State Tuition:

$62,688

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

$30,785

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

6.35%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

745

Average SAT Math Score:

768