Best Library Science Colleges in California
14 accredited institutions in California offering library science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
14
Colleges
2,571
Graduates/yr
12
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Library Science Programs in California
1
PublicMaster's
San Jose State University
San Jose
2,013
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$5,742
In-State Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicMaster's
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
231
Graduates/yr
9%
Acceptance
$11,834
In-State Tuition
93%
Grad Rate
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3
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Ashford University
San Diego
84
Graduates/yr
$12,240
Tuition
8%
Grad Rate
$23,227
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicAssociate's
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo
45
Graduates/yr
$1,288
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Fresno City College
Fresno
36
Graduates/yr
$1,288
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino
33
Graduates/yr
$1,104
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Long Beach City College
Long Beach
27
Graduates/yr
$1,472
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana
24
Graduates/yr
$1,104
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Palomar College
San Marcos
21
Graduates/yr
$1,288
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
21
Graduates/yr
$0
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
15
Graduates/yr
$1,288
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Sacramento City College
Sacramento
15
Graduates/yr
$0
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Pasadena City College
Pasadena
3
Graduates/yr
$1,104
In-State Tuition
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14
Private NonprofitMaster's
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno
3
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$34,960
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$12,482
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Library Science in California
California has 14 accredited colleges offering library science programs, producing 2,571 graduates annually. Of these, 12 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for California residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.