Best MLIS Schools Near Greenwood, SC (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Greenwood, South Carolina has 1 accredited school offering library science programs. Greenwood has a population of about 22,527. Median household income is $40,253 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $65,310 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Library Science Schools to Greenwood

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Greenwood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greenwood 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 Greenwood. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 65.9 miles from Greenwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,177
Avg net price $22,811/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 165

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Library Science Wages Near Greenwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$62,640
Library Technician$36,070
Archivist$52,810
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary$65,310

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.

Greenwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,527Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,253Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited library science schools are near Greenwood, SC?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near Greenwood. The closest is University of South Carolina-Columbia in Columbia, SC (65.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Carolina-Columbia (65.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying library science roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles in South Carolina are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($65,310), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($62,640), Archivist ($52,810). Wages for Greenwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Anderson instead of Greenwood?

Anderson, SC is 36.1 miles from Greenwood 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 Greenwood an affordable place to study library science?

Greenwood’s median household income of $40,253 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South 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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Other Programs Available in Greenwood

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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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