Best MLIS Schools Near Flint, MI (2026)

Flint, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering library science programs. Flint has a population of about 80,835. Median household income is $36,194 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $83,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Library Science Schools to Flint

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

Detroit, MI 55.8 miles from Flint
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Library Science Wages Near Flint

Flint is part of the Flint, MI metro area (BLS area code 22420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$59,640Flint, MI$64,129
Library Technician$25,960Flint, MI$27,914
Archivist$63,890MI statewide$68,699
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary$83,370MI statewide$89,645

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.


Flint at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population80,835Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,194Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited library science schools are near Flint, MI?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near Flint. The closest is Wayne State University in Detroit, MI (55.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne State University (55.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Flint are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($83,370), Archivist ($63,890), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($59,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Burton instead of Flint?

Burton, MI is 4.2 miles from Flint 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 Flint an affordable place to study library science?

Flint’s median household income of $36,194 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Flint while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Flint

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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 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.