Bridgeton, New Jersey has 4 accredited schools offering library science programs. Bridgeton has a population of about 27,722. In New Jersey, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $85,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to Bridgeton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Bridgeton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bridgeton 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Bridgeton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$74,479
Avg net price
$24,406/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 185
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey library science page.
Library Science Wages Near Bridgeton
Bridgeton is part of the Vineland, NJ metro area (BLS area code 47220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $73,540 | Vineland, NJ | $76,604 |
| Library Technician | $48,840 | NJ statewide | $50,875 |
| Archivist | $67,900 | NJ statewide | $70,729 |
| Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary | $85,130 | NJ statewide | $88,677 |
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.
Bridgeton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Bridgeton-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Millville, NJ – 9.6 mi away (28,059 pop)
- Vineland, NJ – 12.5 mi away (94,943 pop)
- Dover, DE – 24.3 mi away (116,114 pop)
- Middletown, DE – 26.1 mi away (32,540 pop)
- Wilmington, DE – 26.5 mi away (71,442 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited library science schools are near Bridgeton, NJ?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering library science programs near Bridgeton. The closest is Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA (36.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Maryland-College Park (96.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Bridgeton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Bridgeton are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($85,130), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($73,540), Archivist ($67,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Millville instead of Bridgeton?
Millville, NJ is 9.6 miles from Bridgeton 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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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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