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2023 Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in New York

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$43,942 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree School for You

Library & Information Science is the #114 most popular major in New York with 454 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New York 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 New York

The colleges and universities below are the best for library science majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top New York Schools for a Master's in Library & Information Science

#1

LIU Post

Brookville, NY

Our analysis found LIU Post to be the best school for library and information science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville.

Full Library & Information Science at LIU Post Report

#2

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, NY

The excellent master’s degree programs at Pratt Institute - Main helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best library and information science schools in New York. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Library & Information Science at Pratt Institute - Main Report

#3

Queens College

Queens, NY

The excellent master’s degree programs at Queens College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best library and information science schools in New York. QC is a large public school located in the city of Queens.

Full Library & Information Science at Queens College Report

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Syracuse University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means St John’s University - New York is a great place for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Full Library & Information Science at St John’s University - New York Report

#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo 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. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 269
Maryland 103
New Jersey 194
District of Columbia 36

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 6 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).
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