2023 Best Library Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Library Science Graduate Certificate School for You
Library Science is the #34 most popular major in the country with 6,538 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Library Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for library science majors pursuing a graduate certificate.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Library Science
Our analysis found LIU Post to be the best school for library science students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pratt Institute - Main landed the # 2 spot on the list. Pratt Institute is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means St John’s University - New York is a great place for library science students working on their graduate certificate. STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Queens.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clarion University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Library Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the remote town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Library Science Colleges by State
Explore the best library science colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 194 |
| Pennsylvania | 269 |
| New York | 481 |
| Maryland | 104 |
| District of Columbia | 36 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Library Science
Library Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 5,950 |
| Library & Archives Assisting | 467 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 121 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Library Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 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 John Cummings.
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