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Best Library Science Master's Degree Schools in New York

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

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$44,422 Avg Salary

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

Library Science is the #33 most popular major in New York with 481 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Library Science Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New York to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York

Check out the library science master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

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

#1

LIU Post

Brookville, NY

Our 2023 rankings named LIU Post the best school in New York for library science students working on their master’s degree. LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville.

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#2

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pratt Institute - Main. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#3

Queens College

Queens, NY

Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Queens College landed the # 3 spot on the list. QC is a large public school located in the large city of Queens.

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#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Syracuse University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Library Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at St John’s University - New York helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best library science schools in New York. Located in the large city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree library science programs. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a very large student population.

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Best Library Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 194
Pennsylvania 269
Maryland 104
District of Columbia 36

Library Science Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Library & Information Science 5,950
Library & Archives Assisting 467
Other Library & Archives Assisting 121

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 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to John Cummings.

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