2023 Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Library & Information Science 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 16 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.
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2023 Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for library science majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular Library & Information Science 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 degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out of the 16 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarion University of Pennsylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Syracuse University is a great place for library and information science students. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for library and information science students. 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 #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville.
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Queens College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. QC is a large public school located in the city of Queens.
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St John’s University - New York ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Drexel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for library and information science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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University at Buffalo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for library and information science students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a very large student population.
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Catholic University of America came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. CUA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
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Best 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 16 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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