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Best MLIS Schools Near Fayetteville, AR (2026)
Fayetteville, Arkansas has 1 accredited school offering library science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,810 to $21,551 per year for indexed programs. Fayetteville has a population of about 97,227. Median household income is $59,074 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $62,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to Fayetteville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Fayetteville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville
Fayetteville is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area (BLS area code 22220). 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 | $62,900 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $68,818 |
| Library Technician | $29,510 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $32,287 |
| Archivist | $58,560 | AR statewide | $64,070 |
| 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.
Fayetteville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,227 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,074 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 49.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Fayetteville-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Springdale, AR – 8.2 mi away (78,557 pop)
- Rogers, AR – 17.0 mi away (65,021 pop)
- Bentonville, AR – 20.1 mi away (47,093 pop)
- Siloam Springs, AR – 21.8 mi away (21,136 pop)
- Bella Vista, AR – 27.9 mi away (28,406 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited library science schools are near Fayetteville, AR?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near Fayetteville. The closest is Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK (46.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern State University (46.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Fayetteville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Fayetteville are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($62,900), Archivist ($58,560), Library Technician ($29,510). 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 Springdale instead of Fayetteville?
Springdale, AR is 8.2 miles from Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville an affordable place to study library science?
Fayetteville’s median household income of $59,074 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fayetteville 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.
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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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