Best MLIS Schools Near West Memphis, AR (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

West Memphis, Arkansas has 1 accredited school offering library science programs. West Memphis has a population of about 24,147. Median household income is $41,860 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $65,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Library Science Schools to West Memphis

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near West Memphis, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from West Memphis 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 West Memphis

West Memphis is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$65,820Memphis, TN-MS-AR$71,388
Library Technician$36,400Memphis, TN-MS-AR$39,479
Archivist$58,560AR statewide$63,514
Library Science Teacher, PostsecondaryN/AAR 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.

West Memphis at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,147Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,860Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited library science schools are near West Memphis, AR?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near West Memphis. The closest is University of Memphis in Memphis, TN (15.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Memphis (15.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying library science roles near West Memphis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near West Memphis are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($65,820), Archivist ($58,560), Library Technician ($36,400). 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 Memphis instead of West Memphis?

Memphis, TN is 13.0 miles from West Memphis 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 West Memphis an affordable place to study library science?

West Memphis’s median household income of $41,860 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Memphis 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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Other Programs Available in West Memphis

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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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