by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Library Science Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,010 master's degrees in library science to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of library science for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for library 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 Science Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in library science.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in library science. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in library science from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
It's difficult to beat Queens College if you want to pursue a master's degree in library science. QC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Queens.More information about a master’s in library science from Queens College
It's difficult to beat Pratt Institute - Main if you wish to pursue a master's degree in library science. Pratt Institute is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.More information about a master’s in library science from Pratt Institute - Main
LIU Post is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in library science. Located in the suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in library science from LIU Post
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in library science needs to check out Drexel University. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in library science from Drexel University
Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in library science from University of Maryland - College Park
University at Buffalo is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Buffalo.More information about a master’s in library science from University at Buffalo
Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in library science from Syracuse University
Located in the town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in library science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Located in the large city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in library science from St John’s University - New York
Explore the best library science colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 421 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 255 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 194 |
| Maryland | 32 | 104 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 36 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 983 |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 27 |
