Best MLIS Schools Near Bainbridge Island, WA (2026)

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

Bainbridge Island, Washington has 1 accredited school offering library science programs. Bainbridge Island has a population of about 24,607. Median household income is $159,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning library science-related role is Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $104,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Library Science Schools to Bainbridge Island

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Bainbridge Island, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island. 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 Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 11.1 miles from Bainbridge Island
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Library Science Wages Near Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island is part of the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metro area (BLS area code 14740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$100,240Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$94,924
Library Technician$51,820Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$49,072
Archivist$76,490WA statewide$72,434
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary$104,540WA statewide$98,996

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.

Bainbridge Island at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,607Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$159,882Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+75.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited library science schools are near Bainbridge Island, WA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering library science programs near Bainbridge Island. The closest is University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Seattle, WA (11.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Seattle Campus (11.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying library science roles near Bainbridge Island?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Bainbridge Island are: Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary ($104,540), Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($100,240), Archivist ($76,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Seattle instead of Bainbridge Island?

Seattle, WA is 10.3 miles from Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island an affordable place to study library science?

Bainbridge Island’s median household income of $159,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bainbridge Island while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Bainbridge Island

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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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