2023 Most Popular 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 Most Popular Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Library & Information Science program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for library science majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Rutgers University - New Brunswick to be the most popular 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.
Of the 194 students majoring in library science at Rutgers New Brunswick, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clarion University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular 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.
Of the 159 students majoring in library science at Clarion University, 13% are male and 87% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Syracuse University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular library and information science schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.
About 82% of the students majoring in library science at the school are women while 18% are male.
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Out of the 15 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 83% of the library science majors at the school.
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Out of the 15 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Queens College landed the # 5 spot on the list. QC is a large public school located in the city of Queens.
Women make up 78% of the library science majors at the school.
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Drexel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular 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 city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 81% of the library science majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #7, St John’s University - New York did quite well on this year’s most popular schools 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 large student population.
About 85% of the students majoring in library science at the school are women while 15% are male.
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University at Buffalo came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 72% of the library science majors at the school.
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LIU Post landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree library and information science programs. LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville.
Of the 46 students majoring in library science at LIU Post, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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Catholic University of America landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree library and information science programs. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
Women make up 69% of the library science majors at the school.
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Request InformationBest Library & Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best library and information science colleges 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 |
Library & Information Science Related Majors
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 15 schools only.
- 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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