Best MLIS Schools Near Augusta, GA (2026)

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

Augusta, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering library science programs. Augusta has a population of about 389,215. In Georgia, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $72,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Library Science Schools to Augusta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Augusta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Augusta 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 Augusta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Acceptance rate 72%

Graduation rate 42%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,361

Avg net price $10,945/yr

Tuition

In‑state$6,124

Out‑of‑state$17,836

Contact

1500 N Patterson St Valdosta, GA 31698
(229) 333-5800
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Key stats

Retention rate: 70%
Programs offered: 74

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

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

Library Science Wages Near Augusta

Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist	$68,430	Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$74,461
Library Technician	$29,020	Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$31,578
Archivist	$59,010	GA statewide	$64,211
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary	$72,510	GA statewide	$78,901

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.

Augusta at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	91.9 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Augusta-Area Cities With Library Science Programs

North Augusta, SC – 12.7 mi away (22,932 pop)
Aiken, SC – 22.9 mi away (30,937 pop)
Greenwood, SC – 57.5 mi away (42,279 pop)
Lexington, SC – 65.2 mi away (20,988 pop)
Statesboro, GA – 66.3 mi away (40,141 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited library science schools are near Augusta, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near Augusta. The closest is University of South Carolina-Columbia in Columbia, SC (74.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Carolina-Columbia (74.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Augusta are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($72,510), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($68,430), Archivist ($59,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Augusta instead of Augusta?

North Augusta, SC is 12.7 miles from Augusta 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.

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 Augusta

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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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