Best MLIS Schools Near Oregon, OH (2026)

Oregon, Ohio has 1 accredited school offering library science programs. Oregon has a population of about 19,821. Median household income is $82,467 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $82,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Library Science Schools to Oregon

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

Kent, OH 113.9 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Library Science Wages Near Oregon

Oregon is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$61,950Toledo, OH$67,705
Library Technician$37,920Toledo, OH$41,443
Archivist$58,790OH statewide$64,251
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary$82,610OH statewide$90,284

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.


Oregon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,821Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$82,467Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited library science schools are near Oregon, OH?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near Oregon. The closest is Wayne State University in Detroit, MI (52.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne State University (52.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Oregon are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($82,610), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($61,950), Archivist ($58,790). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Toledo instead of Oregon?

Toledo, OH is 7.7 miles from Oregon 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 Oregon an affordable place to study library science?

Oregon’s median household income of $82,467 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oregon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Oregon

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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.