New York · Library Science and Administration

Best Library Science and Administration institutions in New York, ranked by earnings

The Library Science and Administration program focuses on the study of the creation, organization, management, and use of recorded information. It prepares students for various professional roles in librarianship, information management,…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 25.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
426
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,851
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
68%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$82,150
BLS OEWS 2024

6 institutions offering Library Science and Administration in New York

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University at Buffalo
Buffalo Public
13275%
2Syracuse University
Syracuse Private not-for-profit
10784%$28,851
3CUNY Queens College
Queens Public
7653%
4Long Island University
Brookville Private not-for-profit
5557%$24,639
5St. John's University - New York
Queens Private not-for-profit
5566%$27,359
6Pratt Institute - Main
Brooklyn Private not-for-profit
174%$49,088

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (SOC 25-4022).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~13,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$64,320
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoring

What Librarians and Media Collections Specialists earn in New York

Jobs in New York
11,020
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$82,150
median $77,080
Best-paying metro
$87,960
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Library Science and Administration programs in New York.

How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists earn in New York?+

The average annual wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York is $82,150 (median $77,080), across about 11,020 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Library Science and Administration program?+

The Library Science and Administration program focuses on the study of the creation, organization, management, and use of recorded information. It prepares students for various professional roles in librarianship, information management,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 13,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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