Best MLIS Schools Near North Attleborough, MA (2026)

North Attleborough, Massachusetts has 3 accredited schools offering library science programs, with tuition ranging from $16,942 to $37,146 per year for indexed programs. North Attleborough has a population of about 31,210. In Massachusetts, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $80,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Library Science Schools to North Attleborough

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

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

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Simmons University

Boston, MA 28.2 miles from North Attleborough
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,494
Avg net price $25,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Library Science Wages Near North Attleborough

North Attleborough is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$75,730Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$74,391
Library Technician$47,230Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$46,395
Archivist$76,990Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$75,629
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary$80,850MA statewide$79,420

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.


North Attleborough at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited library science schools are near North Attleborough, MA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering library science programs near North Attleborough. The closest is Simmons University in Boston, MA (28.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Connecticut State University (94.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying library science roles near North Attleborough?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near North Attleborough are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($80,850), Archivist ($76,990), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($75,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Attleboro instead of North Attleborough?

Attleboro, MA is 3.4 miles from North Attleborough 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 North Attleborough

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

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.