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2023 Most Popular 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.

The Most Popular Library & Information Science Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in New York to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Library & Information Science program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Library & Information Science Master's Degree Colleges.

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Our analysis found Syracuse University to be the most popular school for library and information science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Women make up 82% of the library science majors at the school.

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#2

Queens College

Queens, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Queens College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Library & Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 94 students majoring in library science at QC, 22% are male and 78% are female.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at St John’s University - New York helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular library and information science schools in New York. STJ is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens.

Women make up 85% of the library science majors at the school.

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

#4

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

Out of the 8 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Buffalo landed the # 4 spot on the list. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo.

Of the 47 students majoring in library science at University at Buffalo, 28% are male and 72% are female.

Full Library & Information Science at University at Buffalo Report

#5

LIU Post

Brookville, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means LIU Post is a great place for library and information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

About 65% of the students majoring in library science at the school are women while 35% are male.

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#6

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute - Main did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for library and information science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Pratt Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

Of the 36 students majoring in library science at Pratt Institute, 17% are male and 83% are female.

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Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree library and information science programs. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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#7

University at Albany

Albany, NY

University at Albany landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree library and information science programs. Located in the city of Albany, UAlbany is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 8 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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