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2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Colleges
$50,868 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Library & Information Science School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, library and information science was ranked #44 in the country. In fact 5,809 degrees and certificates were handed out 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. 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, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for library science majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Library & Information Science Schools

Our analysis found Rutgers University - New Brunswick to be the best school for library and information science students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

LIU Post

Brookville, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend LIU Post. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for library and information science students. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

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 #4 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

Queens College

Queens, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Queens College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. QC is a large public school located in the city of Queens.

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#6

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best library and information science programs. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse.

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#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best library and information science programs. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Clarion University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Clarion University is a small public school located in the town of Clarion.

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St John’s University - New York came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#10

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for library and information science students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Library & Information Science Colleges by State

Explore the best library and information science colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 454
Pennsylvania 260
Maryland 103
New Jersey 194
District of Columbia 36

One of 2 majors within the area of study, library and information science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Library & Archives Assisting 120

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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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