2024 Best Library & Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania

Ranked #134 in popularity, library & information science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

There was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2024 Best Library & Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.

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Library & Information Science Rankings by Degree Level

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 and information science degree levels they offer.

Top Pennsylvania Schools in Library and Information Science

1

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

54 Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded

Drexel University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in library & information science. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in library & information science from Drexel University

2

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

163 Library and Information Science Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in library & information science needs to check out Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Clarion University is a small public university located in the town of Clarion.More information about a degree in library & information science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	1,026	395
Maryland	618	103
New Jersey	614	194
District of Columbia	441	36

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Library & Information Science Related Rankings by Major

Library & Information Science is one of 3 different types of Library & Information Science programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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).
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