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Library & Information Science at St. John’s University-New York

If you are interested in studying Library & Information Science, consider the program at St. John’s University-New York. Get started with the following essential facts.

St. John’s University-New York sits in Queens, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 library & information science degrees were awarded at St. John’s University-New York.

Online & Distance Learning at St. John’s University-New York

Distance learning is available at St. John’s University-New York. Of 19,389 students, 981 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,760 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Library & Information Science Rankings at St. John’s University-New York

These rankings give you a sense of how St. John’s University-New York’s Library & Information Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#4 of 5
Best Value	New York	#4 of 5
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#8 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#27 of 62
Best Value	Nationwide	#54 of 62

Earnings for Library & Information Science Graduates from St. John’s University-New York

Students who complete St. John’s University-New York’s Library & Information Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,517
2 years	$54,109
3 years	$55,197
4 years	$66,499
5 years	$62,054

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Library & Information Science graduates from St. John’s University-New York take home a median $66,499, compared with $76,054 for all St. John’s University-New York graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Library & Information Science graduates at St. John’s University-New York, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Library & Information Science graduates at St. John’s University-New York are 84% women (46) and 16% men (9).

Library & Information Science Master’s Program at St. John’s University-New York

Among the 46 master’s library & information science degrees awarded at St. John’s University-New York, 85% were women (39) and 15% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at St. John’s University-New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	6
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 26% of Library & Information Science master’s degree recipients at St. John’s University-New York, above the national average of 24%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Library & Information Science Concentrations at St. John’s University-New York

This Library & Information Science program at St. John’s University-New York includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Library & Information Science	55

Best-Paid Careers for Library & Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Library & Information Science program at St. John’s University-New York work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Library & Information Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,332
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$67,096
Archivists	$53,759

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.