Best MLIS Schools Near Noblesville, IN (2026)

Noblesville, Indiana has 2 accredited schools offering library science programs, with tuition ranging from $10,762 to $34,891 per year for indexed programs. Noblesville has a population of about 75,239. In Indiana, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $83,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Library Science Schools to Noblesville

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 20.2 miles from Noblesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,198
Avg net price $11,668/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 204

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN 66.2 miles from Noblesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,742
Avg net price $16,264/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 192

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Library Science Wages Near Noblesville

Noblesville is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$60,890Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$63,626
Library Technician$36,760Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$38,412
Archivist$54,220IN statewide$56,656
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary$83,330IN statewide$87,074

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.


Noblesville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited library science schools are near Noblesville, IN?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering library science programs near Noblesville. The closest is Indiana University-Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN (20.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indiana University-Bloomington (66.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Noblesville are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($83,330), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($60,890), Archivist ($54,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fishers instead of Noblesville?

Fishers, IN is 5.6 miles from Noblesville 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 Noblesville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Noblesville:

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.