Best MLIS Schools Near Stockbridge, GA (2026)

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

Stockbridge, Georgia is home to about 35,475 residents. Median household income is $70,579 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $78,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Library Science Schools to Stockbridge

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

Stockbridge is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). 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	$78,460	Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$78,382
Library Technician	$39,390	Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$39,351
Archivist	$63,110	Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$63,047
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary	$62,450	Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$62,388

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.

Stockbridge at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	35,475	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$70,579	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	30.9%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	100.1 (above U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Stockbridge-Area Cities With Library Science Programs

McDonough, GA – 7.5 mi away (23,964 pop)
East Point, GA – 17.0 mi away (35,471 pop)
Decatur, GA – 17.3 mi away (22,813 pop)
Atlanta, GA – 19.8 mi away (5,080,712 pop)
Union City, GA – 19.8 mi away (20,919 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Stockbridge are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($78,460), Archivist ($63,110), Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($62,450). 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 McDonough instead of Stockbridge?

McDonough, GA is 7.5 miles from Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge an affordable place to study library science?

Stockbridge’s median household income of $70,579 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stockbridge 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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Other Programs Available in Stockbridge

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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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