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2024 Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

8 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
1,056 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$50,868 Avg Early-Career Salary
Library & Information Science is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #121 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of library & information science. Combined, these schools handed out 1,056 degrees in library & information science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Library & Information Science School

Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region Your choice of library & information science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Library & Information Science School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Library & Information Science Rankings by Degree Level

Master's Degrees in Library Science
Doctor's Degrees in Library Science

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the library science degree levels they offer.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Library Science

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
194 Library Science Degrees Awarded
5.2% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Rutgers University - New Brunswick if you want to pursue a degree in library & information science. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were roughly 194 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the library science program earn an average of $50,890 in the first couple years of working.

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Queens College
Queens, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
94 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$54,117 Median Starting Salary

Queens College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in library & information science. Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 26th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 94 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at QC in the most recent year we have data available. Those library & information science students who get their degree from Queens College make $3,249 more than the standard library science grad.

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Library Science Degrees Awarded
34.3% Growth in Graduates

LIU Post is a great option for students pursuing a degree in library & information science. LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville. This school ranks 35th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 102 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at LIU Post in the most recent year we have data available. Library & Information Science degree recipients from LIU Post get an earnings boost of around $12,354 above the typical income of library & information science graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$52,945 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Pratt Institute - Main if you want to pursue a degree in library & information science. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 36 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Pratt Institute in the most recent data year. Library & Information Science degree recipients from Pratt Institute - Main receive an earnings boost of about $2,077 above the average income of library & information science graduates.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$43,584 Median Starting Salary

Drexel University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in library & information science. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were roughly 54 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the library science program report average early career earnings of $43,584.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
103 Library Science Degrees Awarded
16.5% Growth in Graduates

UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were roughly 103 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the library science program make around $49,873 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in library & information science from University of Maryland - College Park

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Library Science Degrees Awarded
14.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 47 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the library science program earn around $41,584 for their early career.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
163 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$42,455 Median Starting Salary

Clarion University is a small public university located in the remote town of Clarion.

There were roughly 163 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Clarion University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the library science program state that they receive average early career earnings of $42,455.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
119 Library Science Degrees Awarded
$45,905 Median Starting Salary

Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #132 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were roughly 119 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the library science program report average early career wages of $45,905.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Library Science Degrees Awarded
44.6% Growth in Graduates

STJ is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Queens. This university ranks 41st out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 56 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the library science program earn about $47,517 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in library & information science from St John’s University - New York

Best Library & Information Science Colleges by State

Explore the best library & information science colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 265
New York 333 395
Maryland 279 103
New Jersey 273 194
District of Columbia 188 36

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One of 2 majors within the Library Science area of study, Library & Information Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Library Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Library & Information Science 1,036
Archives/Archival Administration 20

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Majors Similar to Library Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Library & Archives Assisting 28
Library & Archives Assisting 15

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