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Best MLIS Schools Near Jonesboro, AR (2026)
Jonesboro, Arkansas has 1 accredited school offering library science programs. Jonesboro has a population of about 79,187. Median household income is $52,559 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jonesboro, AR metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $59,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to Jonesboro
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Jonesboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro
Jonesboro is part of the Jonesboro, AR metro area (BLS area code 27860). 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 | $59,260 | Jonesboro, AR | $68,987 |
| Library Technician | $28,570 | AR statewide | $33,260 |
| Archivist | $58,560 | AR statewide | $68,172 |
| 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.
Jonesboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,187 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,559 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Jonesboro-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Paragould, AR – 18.7 mi away (26,617 pop)
- West Memphis, AR – 53.5 mi away (25,284 pop)
- Atoka, TN – 57.2 mi away (20,478 pop)
- Bartlett, TN – 63.1 mi away (58,622 pop)
- Memphis, TN – 63.3 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited library science schools are near Jonesboro, AR?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near Jonesboro. The closest is University of Memphis in Memphis, TN (64.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Memphis (64.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Jonesboro?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Jonesboro are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($59,260), Archivist ($58,560), Library Technician ($28,570). 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 Paragould instead of Jonesboro?
Paragould, AR is 18.7 miles from Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro an affordable place to study library science?
Jonesboro’s median household income of $52,559 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jonesboro 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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