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California Library Science Degree Programs

AKA: California Library & Information Science Programs

California Library Science Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
LibrarianCertification.com

by LibrarianCertification.com Staff

Updated: April 14th, 2025

LibrarianCertification.com has analyzed data from 21 schools who offer degree programs in the field of library and information science.

Filter schools who offer Library and Information Science degree programs in California 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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Data Source:

Dept. of Education - 2025

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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

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California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA 1st for In-State Tuition $6,805 IN-STATE TUITION $18,685 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

22,690

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

58.96%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$6,805

Out-of-State Tuition:

$18,685

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

$5,385

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.94%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA 2nd for In-State Tuition $7,007 IN-STATE TUITION $18,887 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
$43,950
Master's Degree
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

35,249

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

73.39%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,007

Out-of-State Tuition:

$18,887

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

$7,485

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

66.72%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA 3rd for In-State Tuition $7,069 IN-STATE TUITION $18,949 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

32,103

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

59.96%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,069

Out-of-State Tuition:

$18,949

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

$8,293

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

91.23%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

California State University-StanislausTurlock, CA 4th for In-State Tuition $7,734 IN-STATE TUITION $19,614 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

8,836

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

61.85%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,734

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,614

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

$5,752

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.61%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA 5th for In-State Tuition $7,899 IN-STATE TUITION $19,779 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
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
$48,739
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

26,735

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

69.82%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,899

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,779

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

$14,370

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

76.71%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA 6th for In-State Tuition $8,174 IN-STATE TUITION $20,054 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

31,810

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

77.65%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,174

Out-of-State Tuition:

$20,054

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

$12,721

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

39.26%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Ashford UniversitySan Diego, CA 7th for In-State Tuition $13,160 IN-STATE TUITION $13,160 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Library and Information Science.

Part of category: Library Science and Administration.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$26,165

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 for-profit

Total Enrollment

26,113

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

8.8%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,160

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,160

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

$24,722

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

National UniversitySan Diego, CA 8th for In-State Tuition $13,320 IN-STATE TUITION $13,320 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

7,993

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

46.43%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,320

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,320

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

$29,412

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 California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA 9th for In-State Tuition $13,401 IN-STATE TUITION $43,473 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Library Science, Other.

Part of category: Library Science, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$47,582
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

32,423

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

92.38%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,401

Out-of-State Tuition:

$43,473

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

$15,637

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

8.57%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA 10th for In-State Tuition $13,874 IN-STATE TUITION $43,946 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

22,842

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

78.76%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,874

Out-of-State Tuition:

$43,946

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

$14,306

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

68.69%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA 11th for In-State Tuition $13,939 IN-STATE TUITION $44,011 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

28,651

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

85.73%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,939

Out-of-State Tuition:

$44,011

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

$12,426

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

21.15%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of the WestRosemead, CA 12th for In-State Tuition $14,018 IN-STATE TUITION $14,018 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

59

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

28.57%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$14,018

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,018

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

$18,298

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

78.26%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA 13th for In-State Tuition $14,395 IN-STATE TUITION $44,467 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

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
$128,592
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

32,475

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

93.65%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$14,395

Out-of-State Tuition:

$44,467

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

$17,371

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

11.33%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA 14th for In-State Tuition $34,188 IN-STATE TUITION $34,188 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
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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,743

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.91%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$34,188

Out-of-State Tuition:

$34,188

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

$14,773

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

75%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

555

California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA 15th for In-State Tuition $48,012 IN-STATE TUITION $48,012 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Information Science/Studies.

Part of category: Information Science/Studies.

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
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,510

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

71.58%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$48,012

Out-of-State Tuition:

$48,012

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

$28,284

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.18%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

595

Average SAT Math Score:

595

University of RedlandsRedlands, CA 16th for In-State Tuition $55,678 IN-STATE TUITION $55,678 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

2,301

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

71.89%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$55,678

Out-of-State Tuition:

$55,678

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

$28,202

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

81.87%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

615

Average SAT Math Score:

580

California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA 17th for In-State Tuition $60,864 IN-STATE TUITION $60,864 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

982

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

92.44%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$60,864

Out-of-State Tuition:

$60,864

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

$16,550

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

2.69%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA 18th for In-State Tuition $64,726 IN-STATE TUITION $64,726 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
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
$42,614
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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

20,505

Accredited By:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Graduation Rate:

91.67%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$64,726

Out-of-State Tuition:

$64,726

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

$29,462

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

12.02%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

720

Average SAT Math Score:

755