Best MLIS Schools Near Edgewater, FL (2026)

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

Edgewater, Florida is home to about 23,314 residents. Median household income is $58,805 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $75,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Library Science Schools to Edgewater

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Edgewater, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Edgewater city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
Average net price (lower is better) 20%
Retention rate 15%
Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Edgewater. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Acceptance rate 43%

Graduation rate 76%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743

Avg net price $9,812/yr

Tuition

In‑state$6,410

Out‑of‑state$17,324

Contact

4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33620-9951
(813) 974-2011
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Key stats

Retention rate: 91%
Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDS College Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida library science page.

Library Science Wages Near Edgewater

Edgewater is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 19660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist	$58,890	Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL	$59,245
Library Technician	$44,650	Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL	$44,920
Archivist	$52,100	FL statewide	$52,414
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary	$75,500	FL statewide	$75,956

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.

Edgewater at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	23,314	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$58,805	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	23.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	99.4 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Edgewater-Area Cities With Library Science Programs

New Smyrna Beach, FL – 4.5 mi away (25,796 pop)
Port Orange, FL – 11.0 mi away (61,105 pop)
Deltona, FL – 16.9 mi away (192,730 pop)
Daytona Beach, FL – 18.6 mi away (66,645 pop)
DeLand, FL – 21.3 mi away (31,569 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying library science roles near Edgewater?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Edgewater are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,500), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($58,890), Archivist ($52,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in New Smyrna Beach instead of Edgewater?

New Smyrna Beach, FL is 4.5 miles from Edgewater 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 Edgewater an affordable place to study library science?

Edgewater’s median household income of $58,805 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edgewater while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Edgewater

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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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