2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Library & Information Science School for You
With 269 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, library and information science is the #112 most popular major in Pennsylvania.
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Library & Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Library & Information Science Colleges.
Top Pennsylvania Schools in Library & Information Science
Our 2023 rankings named Drexel University the best school in Pennsylvania for library and information science students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a great place for library and information science students. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.
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Request InformationBest Library & Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 2 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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