Jacksonville, North Carolina has 1 accredited school offering library science programs. Jacksonville has a population of about 73,507. Median household income is $54,069 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $79,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to Jacksonville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Jacksonville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,146
Avg net price
$15,739/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 165
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,968
Avg net price
$15,359/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,200
Avg net price
$11,655/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 117
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,160
Avg net price
$10,965/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 108
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,836
Avg net price
$16,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 108
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina library science page.
Library Science Wages Near Jacksonville
Jacksonville is part of the Jacksonville, NC metro area (BLS area code 27340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $51,460 | Jacksonville, NC | $55,874 |
| Library Technician | $46,520 | NC statewide | $50,510 |
| Archivist | $55,370 | NC statewide | $60,119 |
| Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary | $79,460 | NC statewide | $86,276 |
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.
Jacksonville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 73,507 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,069 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Jacksonville-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Havelock, NC – 30.7 mi away (21,083 pop)
- New Bern, NC – 31.1 mi away (51,491 pop)
- Morehead City, NC – 37.4 mi away (48,637 pop)
- Kinston, NC – 39.1 mi away (28,072 pop)
- Wilmington, NC – 45.6 mi away (242,770 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited library science schools are near Jacksonville, NC?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near Jacksonville. The closest is East Carolina University in Greenville, NC (60.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Carolina University (60.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Jacksonville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Jacksonville are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($79,460), Archivist ($55,370), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($51,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Havelock instead of Jacksonville?
Havelock, NC is 30.7 miles from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville an affordable place to study library science?
Jacksonville’s median household income of $54,069 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jacksonville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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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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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