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Library Science in New York

Library Science Schools in New York

405 students earned Library Science degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

A Library Science major is the 114th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in New York

Library Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 361
Post-Master’s Certificate 44
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 44

Gender Distribution

In New York, a library science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of library science majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 70.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in New York

30,910 people in the state and 599,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to library science.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in New York

In this state, library science grads earn an average of $68,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,530.

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There are 6 colleges in New York that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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LIU Post

Brookville
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 40% of the teachers are full time.

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Queens College

Queens
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 45% of the teachers are full time.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,592. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. An average student at Pratt Institute will pay a net price of $46,938.

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Library Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Archivists 17% $50,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to library science.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Other Library & Archives Assisting 27

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