2023 Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, library and information science was ranked #118 in the country. In fact 5,950 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for library science majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Rutgers University - New Brunswick to be the best school for library and information science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend LIU Post. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Pratt Institute - Main is a great place for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Queens College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best library and information science schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . QC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Queens.
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Syracuse University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for library and information science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse.
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With a ranking of #7, Drexel University did quite well on this year’s best schools for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.
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St John’s University - New York landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree library and information science programs. Located in the large city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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University at Buffalo ranked #10 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Library & Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best library and information science schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 269 |
| New York | 454 |
| Maryland | 103 |
| New Jersey | 194 |
| District of Columbia | 36 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Library Science
One of 2 majors within the area of study, library and information science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Library Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Archives Assisting | 467 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 121 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Diliff.
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