8
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
1,036
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
library & information science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #134 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for library & information science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,036 degrees in library & information science to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings
The library and information science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Library & Information Science rankings. For our Best Overall Library & Information Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of library and information science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
194
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a good choice for students interested in 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 colleges 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.
More information about a degree in library & information science from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
94
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in library & information science has to look into Queens College. Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 26th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 94 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at QC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in library & information science from Queens College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NY
82
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat LIU Post if you want to pursue a degree in library & information science. LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville. This school ranks 35th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were about 82 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at LIU Post in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in library & information science from LIU Post
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NY
36
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Pratt Institute - Main is a good option for students pursuing a degree in library & information science. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
There were approximately 36 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Pratt Institute in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in library & information science from Pratt Institute - Main
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
54
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in library & information science has to take a look at Drexel University. 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 about 54 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in library & information science from Drexel University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
103
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges 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.
More information about a degree in library & information science from University of Maryland - College Park
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NY
47
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were about 47 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in library & information science from University at Buffalo
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
119
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #132 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.
There were approximately 119 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in library & information science from Syracuse University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
163
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
Clarion University is a small public university located in the remote town of Clarion.
There were about 163 library & information science students who graduated with this degree at Clarion University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in library & information science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
56
Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded
STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Queens. This university ranks 41st out of 142 colleges 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 year we have data available.
More information about a degree in library & information science from St John’s University - New York
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