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Iowa Library Science Degree Programs

AKA: Iowa Library & Information Science Programs

Iowa Library Science Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
LibrarianCertification.com

by LibrarianCertification.com Staff

Updated: April 14th, 2025

LibrarianCertification.com has analyzed data from 6 schools who offer degree programs in the field of library and information science.

Filter schools who offer Library and Information Science degree programs in Iowa 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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Schools

Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Licensing Guide
Education Options
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA 1st for In-State Tuition $9,411 IN-STATE TUITION $20,565 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

Public

Total Enrollment

7,571

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

65.3%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,411

Out-of-State Tuition:

$20,565

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

$14,414

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

94.95%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

535

Average SAT Math Score:

550

University of IowaIowa City, IA 2nd for In-State Tuition $10,353 IN-STATE TUITION $32,316 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
$44,367
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

Public

Total Enrollment

21,545

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

73.64%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,353

Out-of-State Tuition:

$32,316

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

$20,426

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

625

Average SAT Math Score:

615

Central CollegePella, IA 3rd for In-State Tuition $19,800 IN-STATE TUITION $19,800 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

1,135

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.07%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$19,800

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,800

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

$22,578

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

79.24%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

565

Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA 4th for In-State Tuition $34,250 IN-STATE TUITION $34,250 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

1,106

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.57%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$34,250

Out-of-State Tuition:

$34,250

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

$22,849

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.33%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

545

Average SAT Math Score:

545

Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA 5th for In-State Tuition $34,600 IN-STATE TUITION $34,600 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

1,472

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

65.44%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$34,600

Out-of-State Tuition:

$34,600

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

$25,737

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.67%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

580

Average SAT Math Score:

590

Luther CollegeDecorah, IA 6th for In-State Tuition $48,160 IN-STATE TUITION $48,160 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

1,603

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

76.92%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$48,160

Out-of-State Tuition:

$48,160

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

$26,138

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

75.32%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

579

Average SAT Math Score:

624