by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Maryland to review for the 2024 Best Library & Information Science Schools in Maryland ranking.
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The library science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Library & Information Science Schools in Maryland. 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 science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's hard to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you want to pursue a degree in library & information science. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.
After graduation, library science degree recipients generally earn about $49,873 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in library & information science from University of Maryland - College ParkExplore all the Best Library & Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 265 |
| New York | 333 | 395 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 194 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 36 |
One of 2 majors within the Library Science area of study, Library & Information Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 103 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 1 |
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