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Best MLIS Schools Near Sandy, UT (2026)
Sandy, Utah is home to about 92,840 residents. In the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $64,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to Sandy
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Sandy, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sandy 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 Sandy
Sandy is part of the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area (BLS area code 41620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $64,970 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $64,390 |
| Library Technician | $40,350 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $39,990 |
| Archivist | $56,660 | UT statewide | $56,155 |
| Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary | N/A | UT 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.
Sandy at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Sandy-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Cottonwood Heights, UT – 3.5 mi away (34,285 pop)
- Midvale, UT – 3.8 mi away (33,035 pop)
- Draper, UT – 5.2 mi away (47,328 pop)
- Murray, UT – 5.8 mi away (49,230 pop)
- Holladay, UT – 6.3 mi away (30,831 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Sandy?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Sandy are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($64,970), Archivist ($56,660), Library Technician ($40,350). 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 Cottonwood Heights instead of Sandy?
Cottonwood Heights, UT is 3.5 miles from Sandy 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.
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.