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2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in New York

6 Colleges
$52,645 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Library & Information Science 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 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 New York ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Library & Information Science Schools in New York

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

Top New York Schools in Library & Information Science

#1

LIU Post

Brookville, NY

Our analysis found LIU Post to be the best school for library and information science students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Located in the large suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#2

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, NY

Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Pratt Institute - Main landed the # 2 spot on the 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 college with a fairly large student population.

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#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 Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St John’s University - New York. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Library & Information Science Schools in New York list. STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens.

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#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

With a ranking of #6, University at Buffalo did quite well on this year’s best schools for library and information science students. University at Buffalo is a very 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 Colleges 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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