Laredo, Texas is home to about 255,949 residents. Median household income is $63,264 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Laredo, TX metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $82,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to Laredo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Laredo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Laredo 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 Laredo.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,004
Avg net price
$15,563/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 60
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,211
Avg net price
$16,404/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 104
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,010
Avg net price
$15,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 138
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,544
Avg net price
$11,963/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 72
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,296
Avg net price
$11,841/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 69
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas library science page.
Library Science Wages Near Laredo
Laredo is part of the Laredo, TX metro area (BLS area code 29700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $82,130 | Laredo, TX | $94,402 |
| Library Technician | $29,860 | Laredo, TX | $34,322 |
| Archivist | $50,160 | TX statewide | $57,655 |
| Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary | $76,940 | TX statewide | $88,437 |
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.
Laredo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 255,949 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,264 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Laredo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Laredo are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($82,130), Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($76,940), Archivist ($50,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Alice instead of Laredo?
Alice, TX is 88.2 miles from Laredo 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 Laredo an affordable place to study library science?
Laredo’s median household income of $63,264 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laredo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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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