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

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

With 454 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, library and information science is the #50 most popular major in New York.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 & Information 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 & Information Science

#1

LIU Post

Brookville, NY

Our 2023 rankings named LIU Post the best school in New York for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Library & Information Science at LIU Post Report

#2

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pratt Institute - Main. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Pratt Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

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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. Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public school with a large student population.

Full Library & Information Science at Queens College Report

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Syracuse University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Full Library & Information Science at Syracuse University Report

Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, St John’s University - New York landed the # 5 spot on the list. STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Queens.

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#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for library and information science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo.

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Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 260
Maryland 103
New Jersey 194
District of Columbia 36

Library & Information Science is one of 2 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Library & Archives Assisting 120

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 Diliff.

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