Best MLIS Schools Near Lewes, DE (2026)

Lewes, Delaware has 2 accredited schools offering library science programs. Lewes has a population of about 3,415. Median household income is $92,375 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Delaware, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $77,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Library Science Schools to Lewes

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Lewes, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lewes 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 Delaware schools on the Delaware library science page.


Library Science Wages Near Lewes

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Delaware, statewide)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$77,700
Library Technician$47,580
Archivist$53,890
Library Science Teacher, PostsecondaryN/A

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.


Lewes at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population3,415Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,375Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+65.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited library science schools are near Lewes, DE?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering library science programs near Lewes. The closest is Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA (81.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Maryland-College Park (97.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying library science roles in Delaware?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles in Delaware are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($77,700), Archivist ($53,890), Library Technician ($47,580). Wages for Lewes workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Milford instead of Lewes?

Milford, DE is 17.5 miles from Lewes 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 Lewes an affordable place to study library science?

Lewes’s median household income of $92,375 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewes while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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.