2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Library & Information Science in New York

Library & Information Science is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #38 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in New York to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of library and information science. Combined, these schools handed out 394 master's degrees in library and information science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Library & Information Science School for Your Master's Degree

The library and information science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Library & Information Science in New York ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality library and information science program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

More Ways to Rank Library & Information Science Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for library and information science.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Library & Information Science in New York

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in library and information science.

Most Well Attended Schools for Library and Information Science Students Working on Their Master's

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

130 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In NY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Syracuse University is a popular choice for students pursuing a master's degree in library and information science. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in library and information science in New York.

There were approximately 130 library and information science students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year.

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Queens College
Queens, NY

117 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In NY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Queens College if you wish to pursue a master's degree in library and information science. QC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Queens. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in library and information science in New York.

There were about 117 library and information science individuals who graduated with this degree at QC in the most recent data year.

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3

Pratt Institute - Main
Brooklyn, NY

41 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In NY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Pratt Institute - Main is a popular option for individuals interested in a master's degree in library and information science. Pratt Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in library and information science in New York.

There were approximately 41 library and information science students who graduated with this degree at Pratt Institute in the most recent data year.

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

40 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In NY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in library and information science has to check out University at Buffalo. University at Buffalo is a very large public university located in the suburb of Buffalo. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in library and information science in New York.

There were approximately 40 library and information science individuals who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent year we have data available.

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY

36 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In NY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in library and information science in New York.

There were roughly 36 library and information science students who graduated with this degree at LIU Post in the most recent data year.

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St John's University - New York
Queens, NY

30 Annual Master's Degrees

#6 Best Quality In NY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

STJ is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Queens. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in library and information science in New York.

There were approximately 30 library and information science students who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in library and information science from St John’s University - New York

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University at Albany
Albany, NY

UAlbany is a large public university located in the city of Albany. More information about a master’s in library and information science from University at Albany

Best Library & Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Library & Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania	586	282
Maryland	342	59
District of Columbia	330	33
New Jersey	323	163

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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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Diliff. More about our data sources and methodologies.