2023 Best Value Library Science Schools in New York
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Library Science 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.
The Best Value Library Science Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best value programs for library science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best New York Schools for Affordable Quality in Library Science
Our analysis found Queens College to be the best value school for library science students who want to pursue a degree in New York. QC is a large public school located in the city of Queens.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at QC are $7,538 a year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means LIU Post is a great value for library science students. LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at LIU Post are $39,290 a year.
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The excellent programs at University at Buffalo helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best library science schools in New York. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University at Buffalo are $10,782 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pratt Institute - Main. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Library Science Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Pratt Institute undergraduate students pay an average of $55,590 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St John’s University - New York. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Library Science Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at STJ are $45,562 a year.
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Syracuse University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Library Science Schools in New York list. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Syracuse are $57,591 per year.
Syracuse also claimed a spot on our Best Library Science Schools in New York list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Request InformationBest Value 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 |
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Library Science Related Majors for 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 Related Majors
| 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.
- 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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