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Library Science Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 481 students earned their Library Science degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Library Science is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Library Science Majors in New York

Library Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 421
Post-Master’s Certificate 60
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 60

Gender Distribution

In New York, a library science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of library science majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Library Science Grads in New York

There are 39,030 people in the state and 688,300 people in the nation working in library science jobs.

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Wages for Library Science Jobs in New York

Library Science grads earn an average of $68,520 in the state and $61,530 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New York that offer library science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

LIU Post

Brookville
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

An average student at LIU Post will pay a net price of $26,069. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

#3

Queens College

Queens
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at QC. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

In their early career, STJ grads earn an average salary of $48,321. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 86% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $51,240 after graduation.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

Library Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers library science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Library Science Professors 17% $83,840
Archivists 17% $50,780
Managers 10% $109,910
Library Technicians 9% $30,600
Librarians 8% $64,620

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to library science.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Education 18,389
Psychology 2,885
Social Sciences 2,378
Communication & Journalism 1,714
History 477
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 306
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 159

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