by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for library & information science students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 317 master's degrees in library & information science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for library & information science students working on their master's degree.
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 Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for library & information science students seeking a a master's degree.
Simmons University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in library & information science. Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.
Master's students who receive their degree from the library science program earn around $42,784 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in library & information science from Simmons University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in library & information science has to take a look at University of Rhode Island. Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a fairly large student population.
After graduation, library science master's recipients generally earn an average of $42,571 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in library & information science from University of Rhode IslandExplore the best library & information science colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 252 |
| Connecticut | 153 | 20 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 45 |
Library & Information Science is one of 2 different types of Library Science programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 181 |
| Archives/Archival Administration | 122 |
| Children & Youth Library Services | 14 |
