2023 Best Value Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree 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 Value Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best value experiences for library science students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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.
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2023 Best Value Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Library & Information Science Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Clarion University of Pennsylvania the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.
Clarion University graduate students pay an average of $13,862 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Library & Information Science at Clarion University of Pennsylvania Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means LIU Post is a great value for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at LIU Post are $23,044 per year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Queens College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. QC is a large public school located in the city of Queens.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at QC are $21,042 per year.
Out of the 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick are $33,215 a year.
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Out of the 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UMCP are $35,755 a year.
UMCP also claimed a spot on our Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
With a ranking of #6, Pratt Institute - Main did quite well on this year’s best value schools for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Pratt Institute are $36,396 per year.
With a ranking of #7, St John’s University - New York did quite well on this year’s best value schools for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at STJ are $31,516 per year.
Full Library & Information Science at St John’s University - New York Report
Syracuse University 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 #8 on the list. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Syracuse are $42,954 a year.
Syracuse excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Full Library & Information Science at Syracuse University Report
University at Buffalo landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree library and information science programs. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at University at Buffalo are $26,178 a year.
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Drexel University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree library and information science programs. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Drexel graduate students pay an average of $37,074 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Library & Information Science at Drexel University Report
Best Library & Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best library and information science schools 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 |
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Library & Information Science Related Majors for Library Science
One of 2 majors within the area of study, library and information science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 120 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 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 Diliff.
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