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Best MLIS Schools Near Palatka, FL (2026)
Updated September 1, 2026BLS dataCollege ScorecardOn this page
Palatka, Florida is home to about 10,558 residents. Median household income is $33,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.1% 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 Palatka
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Palatka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Palatka 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:
BOCSCORE
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 Palatka.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
BOC
Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida library science page.
Library Science Wages Near Palatka
Occupation
Median Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist
$67,060
Library Technician
$41,080
Archivist
$52,100
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary
$75,500
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.
Palatka at a Glance
Metric
Value
Source
Population
10,558
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income
$33,628
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+
12.1%
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Other Palatka-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
What are the highest-paying library science roles in Florida?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles in Florida are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,500), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($67,060), Archivist ($52,100). Wages for Palatka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Palm Coast instead of Palatka?
Palm Coast, FL is 26.0 miles from Palatka 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 Palatka an affordable place to study library science?
Palatka’s median household income of $33,628 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Palatka 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.
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.
