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Best MLIS Schools Near Siloam Springs, AR (2026)
Siloam Springs, Arkansas has 1 accredited school offering library science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,810 to $21,551 per year for indexed programs. Siloam Springs has a population of about 18,096. Median household income is $65,725 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% 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 Siloam Springs
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Siloam Springs, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs 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.
Siloam Springs at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,096 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,725 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Siloam Springs-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Bentonville, AR – 20.7 mi away (47,093 pop)
- Springdale, AR – 20.9 mi away (78,557 pop)
- Fayetteville, AR – 21.8 mi away (336,152 pop)
- Rogers, AR – 23.1 mi away (65,021 pop)
- Bella Vista, AR – 24.4 mi away (28,406 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited library science schools are near Siloam Springs, AR?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near Siloam Springs. The closest is Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK (30.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern State University (30.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Siloam Springs?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Siloam Springs 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 Bentonville instead of Siloam Springs?
Bentonville, AR is 20.7 miles from Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs an affordable place to study library science?
Siloam Springs’s median household income of $65,725 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Siloam Springs 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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