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Tennessee Library Science Degree Programs

AKA: Tennessee Library & Information Science Programs

Tennessee Library Science Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
LibrarianCertification.com

by LibrarianCertification.com Staff

Updated: April 15th, 2025

LibrarianCertification.com has analyzed data from 5 schools who offer degree programs in the field of library and information science.

Start by filtering schools in Tennessee who offer programs in Library and Information Science by fields and degree levels. In addition, rank each school by in-state and out-of-state tuition, SAT scores, admission rate, and graduation rate.

Be sure to include “softer” characteristics in your decision process. Location can be an important feature if you wish to live in a particular environment or if family is a grounding presence for you during the stressful moments of pushing your mental strength. Additionally, contacting a potential school’s career services department can tell you how committed each school is toward helping you cross the finish line by landing you in a well-paying job after graduation.

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Data Source:

Dept. of Education - 2025

Schools Listed
Rank By:
Schools

Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Licensing Guide
Education Options
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN 1st for In-State Tuition $9,232 IN-STATE TUITION $28,264 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

16,239

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

53.56%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,232

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,264

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

$13,267

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

72.54%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

545

University of MemphisMemphis, TN 2nd for In-State Tuition $10,056 IN-STATE TUITION $14,280 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Library and Information Science.

Part of category: Library Science and Administration.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

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

14,181

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

54.76%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,056

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,280

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

$13,216

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

94.6%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN 3rd for In-State Tuition $13,244 IN-STATE TUITION $31,664 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
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$40,130
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

26,905

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

72.38%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,244

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,664

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

$19,400

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

68.41%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

630

Average SAT Math Score:

625

Strayer University-TennesseeMemphis, TN 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

2,598

Accredited By:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

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):

$19,114

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN 5th for In-State Tuition $28,200 IN-STATE TUITION $28,200 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

1,738

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

57.05%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$28,200

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,200

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

$14,928

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

70.87%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A