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Pennsylvania Library Science Degree Programs

AKA: Pennsylvania Library & Information Science Programs

Pennsylvania Library Science Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Librarian Certification

by Librarian Certification Staff

Updated: April 26th, 2025

Librarian Certification has analyzed data from 25 schools who offer degree programs in the field of library and information science.

Filter schools offering degree programs in Library and Information Science in Pennsylvania by field and degree level. Also, rank each school based on in-state and out-of-state tuition, admission rate, SAT scores and graduation rate.

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Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock, PA 1st for In-State Tuition $10,507 IN-STATE TUITION $14,615 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
$41,339
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

6,707

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

69.75%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,507

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,615

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

$19,718

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

74.33%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

540

Average SAT Math Score:

530

West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA 2nd for In-State Tuition $10,575 IN-STATE TUITION $22,399 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

14,014

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

76.53%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,575

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,399

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

$24,128

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.85%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

585

Average SAT Math Score:

575

Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown, PA 3rd for In-State Tuition $11,230 IN-STATE TUITION $15,628 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Library and Information Science.

Part of category: Library Science and Administration.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data
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

6,334

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

53.18%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,230

Out-of-State Tuition:

$15,628

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

$20,381

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.14%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

540

Strayer University-PennsylvaniaTrevose, PA 4th for In-State Tuition $13,515 IN-STATE TUITION $13,515 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

1,222

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

0%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,515

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,515

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

Not enough data

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 Pittsburgh-JohnstownJohnstown, PA 5th for In-State Tuition $14,646 IN-STATE TUITION $26,520 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
$47,939
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,039

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

54.64%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$14,646

Out-of-State Tuition:

$26,520

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

$17,961

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

97.41%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

560

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA 6th for In-State Tuition $21,080 IN-STATE TUITION $37,320 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
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$47,939
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$77,499
Doctoral 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
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
$43,567

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

19,954

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

84.19%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$21,080

Out-of-State Tuition:

$37,320

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

$29,187

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

49.14%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

675

Average SAT Math Score:

685

Immaculata UniversityImmaculata, PA 7th for In-State Tuition $27,750 IN-STATE TUITION $27,750 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,248

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

70.32%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$27,750

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,750

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

$28,931

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

69.74%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

590

Average SAT Math Score:

567

Albright CollegeReading, PA 8th for In-State Tuition $28,230 IN-STATE TUITION $28,230 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
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,276

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

61.11%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$28,230

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,230

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

$21,038

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

84.87%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Robert Morris UniversityMoon Township, PA 9th for In-State Tuition $33,767 IN-STATE TUITION $33,767 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$44,842
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,738

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

69.93%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$33,767

Out-of-State Tuition:

$33,767

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

$24,724

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

93.77%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Thiel CollegeGreenville, PA 10th for In-State Tuition $35,450 IN-STATE TUITION $35,450 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

776

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

48.93%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$35,450

Out-of-State Tuition:

$35,450

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

$22,308

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

82.32%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

538

Average SAT Math Score:

528

Elizabethtown CollegeElizabethtown, PA 11th for In-State Tuition $35,670 IN-STATE TUITION $35,670 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,703

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

72.71%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$35,670

Out-of-State Tuition:

$35,670

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

$25,848

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

81.12%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

595

Average SAT Math Score:

580

Point Park UniversityPittsburgh, PA 12th for In-State Tuition $36,620 IN-STATE TUITION $36,620 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

2,410

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

54.85%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$36,620

Out-of-State Tuition:

$36,620

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

$23,653

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

82.05%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

520

Gannon UniversityErie, PA 13th for In-State Tuition $36,706 IN-STATE TUITION $36,706 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

2,588

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

69.28%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$36,706

Out-of-State Tuition:

$36,706

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

$19,261

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

80.85%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

560

Average SAT Math Score:

560

Wilkes UniversityWilkes-Barre, PA 14th for In-State Tuition $41,112 IN-STATE TUITION $41,112 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

1,904

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

64.21%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$41,112

Out-of-State Tuition:

$41,112

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

$27,554

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

94.14%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

575

Average SAT Math Score:

570

DeSales UniversityCenter Valley, PA 15th for In-State Tuition $42,600 IN-STATE TUITION $42,600 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

2,175

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

65.52%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$42,600

Out-of-State Tuition:

$42,600

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

$28,928

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

77.17%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

595

Average SAT Math Score:

575

Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA 16th for In-State Tuition $44,350 IN-STATE TUITION $44,350 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

3,739

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

70.6%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$44,350

Out-of-State Tuition:

$44,350

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

$26,290

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.85%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

610

Average SAT Math Score:

615

Arcadia UniversityGlenside, PA 17th for In-State Tuition $47,130 IN-STATE TUITION $47,130 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Library Science, Other.

Part of category: Library Science, Other.

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

1,750

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

65.97%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$47,130

Out-of-State Tuition:

$47,130

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

$28,861

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

77.57%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

600

Average SAT Math Score:

580

Saint Joseph's UniversityPhiladelphia, PA 18th for In-State Tuition $49,610 IN-STATE TUITION $49,610 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

4,978

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

81.13%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$49,610

Out-of-State Tuition:

$49,610

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

$31,894

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.68%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

615

Average SAT Math Score:

600

University of ScrantonScranton, PA 19th for In-State Tuition $50,312 IN-STATE TUITION $50,312 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

3,515

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

81.83%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$50,312

Out-of-State Tuition:

$50,312

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

$34,559

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

84.35%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

600

Average SAT Math Score:

590

Widener UniversityChester, PA 20th for In-State Tuition $51,639 IN-STATE TUITION $51,639 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,513

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

65.62%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$51,639

Out-of-State Tuition:

$51,639

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

$31,703

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.69%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

588

Average SAT Math Score:

590

Juniata CollegeHuntingdon, PA 21st for In-State Tuition $54,336 IN-STATE TUITION $54,336 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

1,116

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

74.52%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$54,336

Out-of-State Tuition:

$54,336

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

$25,378

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

76.16%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Susquehanna UniversitySelinsgrove, PA 22nd for In-State Tuition $55,160 IN-STATE TUITION $55,160 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

2,139

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

75.66%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$55,160

Out-of-State Tuition:

$55,160

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

$27,370

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

76.69%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA 23rd for In-State Tuition $58,965 IN-STATE TUITION $58,965 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$68,852
Master's Degree
$80,473
Doctoral 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
$43,584
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.
Library Science, Other.

Part of category: Library Science, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

13,933

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

72.21%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$58,965

Out-of-State Tuition:

$58,965

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

$35,596

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

79.61%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

645

Average SAT Math Score:

665

Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA 24th for In-State Tuition $59,930 IN-STATE TUITION $59,930 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
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

5,612

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

89.36%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$59,930

Out-of-State Tuition:

$59,930

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

$32,125

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

36.98%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

688

Average SAT Math Score:

720

Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA 25th for In-State Tuition $61,344 IN-STATE TUITION $61,344 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

7,005

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

95.04%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$61,344

Out-of-State Tuition:

$61,344

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

$34,550

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

11.3%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

735

Average SAT Math Score:

785