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Best MLIS Schools Near Bryant, AR (2026)
Bryant, Arkansas is home to about 21,125 residents. Median household income is $83,219 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $61,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to Bryant
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Bryant, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bryant city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas library science page.
Library Science Wages Near Bryant
Bryant is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area (BLS area code 30780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $61,720 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $69,038 |
| Library Technician | $39,010 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $43,635 |
| Archivist | $58,560 | AR statewide | $65,503 |
| Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary | N/A | AR statewide | – |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Bryant at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,125 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $83,219 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Bryant-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Benton, AR – 5.3 mi away (35,775 pop)
- Little Rock, AR – 10.7 mi away (442,554 pop)
- North Little Rock, AR – 18.4 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Sherwood, AR – 23.1 mi away (30,657 pop)
- Jacksonville, AR – 27.5 mi away (28,518 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Bryant?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Bryant are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($61,720), Archivist ($58,560), Library Technician ($39,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Benton instead of Bryant?
Benton, AR is 5.3 miles from Bryant and has its own set of local library science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Bryant an affordable place to study library science?
Bryant’s median household income of $83,219 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bryant while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
Learn More About Library Science Programs
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Data verified: September 1, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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