Best MLIS Schools Near Ogden, UT (2026)

Ogden, Utah is home to about 86,973 residents. Median household income is $70,053 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning library science-related role is Archivist at a median $56,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Library Science Schools to Ogden

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Ogden, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ogden 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 Utah schools on the Utah library science page.


Library Science Wages Near Ogden

Ogden is part of the Ogden, UT metro area (BLS area code 36260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$46,380Ogden, UT$46,241
Library Technician$48,690Ogden, UT$48,544
Archivist$56,660UT statewide$56,491
Library Science Teacher, PostsecondaryN/AUT statewide

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.


Ogden at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population86,973Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,053Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Ogden are: Archivist ($56,660), Library Technician ($48,690), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($46,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Roy instead of Ogden?

Roy, UT is 5.7 miles from Ogden 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 Ogden an affordable place to study library science?

Ogden’s median household income of $70,053 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ogden while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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.