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Best MLIS Schools Near Charleston, WV (2026)
Charleston, West Virginia is home to about 47,918 residents. Median household income is $64,512 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charleston, WV metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $50,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Library Science Schools to Charleston
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer library science programs near Charleston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Charleston 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 West Virginia schools on the West Virginia library science page.
Library Science Wages Near Charleston
Charleston is part of the Charleston, WV metro area (BLS area code 16620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $50,740 | Charleston, WV | $57,204 |
| Library Technician | $37,000 | Charleston, WV | $41,714 |
| Archivist | N/A | WV statewide | – |
| Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary | N/A | WV 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.
Charleston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,918 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,512 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Charleston-Area Cities With Library Science Programs
- Huntington, WV – 43.7 mi away (198,419 pop)
- Beckley, WV – 45.8 mi away (61,693 pop)
- Ashland, KY – 55.4 mi away (21,038 pop)
- Parkersburg, WV – 63.3 mi away (65,331 pop)
- Athens, OH – 72.1 mi away (30,077 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying library science roles near Charleston?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Charleston are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($50,740), Library Technician ($37,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Huntington instead of Charleston?
Huntington, WV is 43.7 miles from Charleston 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 Charleston an affordable place to study library science?
Charleston’s median household income of $64,512 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charleston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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.
Learn More About Library Science Programs
- Is a Library Science degree worth it?
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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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