Prestigious U.S. News & World Report ranking reflects program’s excellence and innovation
ALA Accredited; Ranked #3 in the USA
College Park, Md. – The University of Maryland College of Information (INFO) celebrates a major milestone as its Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program rises to #3 in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, up from #4 in 2021 and #8 in 2017. This achievement cements the program’s status as one of the top-tier library and information science programs in the country, renowned for its cutting-edge curriculum, world-class faculty, and commitment to shaping the future of the information field.
“The upward trajectory reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence in preparing visionary information professionals,” says INFO Dean Keith Marzullo. “Our MLIS program doesn’t just keep pace with change—it drives it, equipping students with the skills to transform libraries, archives, and information systems.”
The MLIS program is designed for tomorrow’s leaders, blending rigorous scholarship with real-world impact. Students benefit from top-ranked faculty and research; future-focused specializations; unmatched career opportunities; and flexible, innovative learning. A cornerstone of the program is its hands-on learning approach, including the field study program, which connects students with over 100 partner institutions—from public libraries, archives, and museums, to academic libraries and federal agencies—providing invaluable experiential learning and professional networking.
“Students and their interests are the key factor in helping us to continue to shape the program, keeping everything fresh and relevant to what’s happening in the world,” says MLIS Co-Director Ryan O’Grady. “We are proud of our students and what they accomplish during their time here in the program.”
“We are proud to be a college where students, faculty, and staff can do engaged research that improves life for the people of Maryland and beyond,” says MLIS Co-Director Amelia Gibson.
Media Contact: Mia Hinckle, Communications Team, UMD INFO College, mhinckle@umd.edu.
About the University of Maryland College of Information
Founded in 1965, the University of Maryland (UMD) College of Information (INFO) is a leading research and teaching college in the field of information science. INFO faculty, staff, and students are expanding the frontiers of how people access and use information and technology in an evolving world—in government, education, business, social media, and more. The college offers top-ranked academic degree programs and leads cutting-edge academic and industry research, specializing in library and information science, digital curation, data systems and management, human-computer interaction, accessible and inclusive technology design, health information technology design, sociotechnical systems, and cybersecurity and privacy. Located just outside of Washington, D.C., INFO faculty, staff, and students have unmatched research, internship, and career opportunities.