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Library & Information Science Schools in New York

454 students earned Library Science degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Library & Information 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 395
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59

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: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Library & Information 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 & Information 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

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time.

#2

LIU Post

Brookville
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,069. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

#3

Queens College

Queens
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,469. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,538 a year.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,262. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,240 a year. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time.

Library & Information Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Library Science Professors 17% $83,840
Archivists 17% $50,780
Managers 10% $109,910
Librarians 8% $64,620

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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