Rome, Georgia is home to about 37,754 residents. Median household income is $51,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Rome
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Rome, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rome 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 Rome.
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
TuitionIn‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia library science page.
Library Science Wages Near Rome
Rome is part of the Rome, GA metro area (BLS area code 40660). 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 | $61,560 | Rome, GA | $68,248 |
| Library Technician | $37,320 | GA statewide | $41,375 |
| Archivist | $59,010 | GA statewide | $65,421 |
| Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary | $72,510 | GA statewide | $80,388 |
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.
Rome at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 37,754 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,106 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Rome-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Calhoun, GA – 21.1 mi away (33,092 pop)
- Cartersville, GA – 23.1 mi away (55,195 pop)
- Acworth, GA – 32.9 mi away (22,418 pop)
- Kennesaw, GA – 36.5 mi away (33,627 pop)
- Dalton, GA – 36.9 mi away (87,688 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Rome?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Rome are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($72,510), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($61,560), 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 Calhoun instead of Rome?
Calhoun, GA is 21.1 miles from Rome 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 Rome an affordable place to study library science?
Rome’s median household income of $51,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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.
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