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Best MLIS Schools Near Manchester, NH (2026)
Manchester, New Hampshire has 1 accredited school offering library science programs. Manchester has a population of about 115,415. Median household income is $77,415 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $62,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to Manchester
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Manchester, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Manchester city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Hampshire schools on the New Hampshire library science page.
Library Science Wages Near Manchester
Manchester is part of the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area (BLS area code 31700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Hampshire statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $62,860 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $59,470 |
| Library Technician | $47,730 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $45,156 |
| Archivist | $61,410 | NH statewide | $58,098 |
| Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary | N/A | NH statewide | – |
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.
Manchester at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,415 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $77,415 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Manchester-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Nashua, NH – 16.4 mi away (230,061 pop)
- Concord, NH – 18.0 mi away (42,821 pop)
- Methuen, MA – 21.6 mi away (49,917 pop)
- Haverhill, MA – 22.8 mi away (62,873 pop)
- Lawrence, MA – 24.3 mi away (80,209 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited library science schools are near Manchester, NH?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near Manchester. The closest is Simmons University in Boston, MA (47.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Simmons University (47.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Manchester?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Manchester are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($62,860), Archivist ($61,410), Library Technician ($47,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Hampshire statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Nashua instead of Manchester?
Nashua, NH is 16.4 miles from Manchester 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 Manchester an affordable place to study library science?
Manchester’s median household income of $77,415 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manchester while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire 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.
Learn More About Library Science Programs
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- Main Library Science degree guide
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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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