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Best MLIS Schools Near The Dalles, OR (2026)
Updated September 1, 2026BLS dataCollege ScorecardOn this page
The Dalles, Oregon is home to about 15,973 residents. Median household income is $62,830 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $81,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to The Dalles
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near The Dalles, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from The Dalles 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 Oregon schools on the Oregon library science page.
Library Science Wages Near The Dalles
Occupation
Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist
$78,070
Library Technician
$49,970
Archivist
$61,880
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary
$81,890
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.
The Dalles at a Glance
Metric
Value
Source
Population
15,973
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income
$62,830
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+
22.3%
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Other The Dalles-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
What are the highest-paying library science roles in Oregon?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles in Oregon are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($81,890), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($78,070), Archivist ($61,880). Wages for The Dalles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Camas instead of The Dalles?
Camas, WA is 60.3 miles from The Dalles 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 The Dalles an affordable place to study library science?
The Dalles’s median household income of $62,830 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in The Dalles while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.
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.