Cheapest Library Science and Administration Colleges

Public universities dominate the most affordable Library Science and Administration programs, with the University of Maine at Augusta offering the lowest net price at $11,353 annually. The cost difference between public and private options spans dramatically, reaching $20,565 between Maine's program and Bennington College's $31,918 net price. Geographic clustering appears in the Northeast and Midwest, regions where public library systems employ thousands of information specialists. Graduation rates vary significantly across these programs, from 23.30% at the most affordable option to 83.70% at the University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Academic libraries, public library systems, and information management roles in corporate settings drive demand for these graduates throughout regions with established educational infrastructure.

Programs

$11,353 – $31,918

Net Price Range

$31,751

Avg. Program Earnings

49.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Library Science and Administration Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, Maine	$11,353	$8,618	23.3%
2	University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, Nebraska	$12,791	$8,370	47.5%	85.9%
3	Chadron State College Chadron, Nebraska	$13,308	$8,078	38.1%
4	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
5	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$14,224	$9,618	50.6%	98.8%
6	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$20,015	$11,954	71.0%	75.7%
7	Emory & Henry University Emory, Virginia	$20,591	$35,280	53.8%	96.9%
8	Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, Connecticut	$20,877	$12,828	47.8%	82.9%
9	Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, Pennsylvania	$21,205	$11,230	54.1%	96.1%
10	Ashford University San Diego, California	$25,321	$13,160	8.8%
11	Bennington College Bennington, Vermont	$31,918	$64,644	66.7%	45.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Maine at Augusta the most affordable option?

The university offers the lowest net price at $11,353 with in-state tuition of just $8,618. However, the graduation rate stands at 23.30%, significantly below other programs in this range.

How do graduation rates compare across these affordable programs?

Graduation rates span from 23.30% at University of Maine at Augusta to 83.70% at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Mid-range options like Louisiana State University achieve 71.00% graduation rates while maintaining reasonable costs at $20,015 net price.

Does attending a private college significantly increase costs?

Private institutions cost substantially more, with Bennington College charging $31,918 net price compared to public options averaging around $15,000. Emory & Henry University offers a middle ground at $20,591 net price with a 53.80% graduation rate.

Where do graduates typically find employment after these programs?

Louisiana State University graduates earn $39,467 annually, the highest among schools reporting earnings data. Academic libraries, public library systems, and information management positions in government and corporate settings provide career paths for program graduates.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.