# Jewish Theological Seminary of America: Religious Studies (bachelor's)

New York, NY. IPEDS 192040, CIP 38.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/jewish-theological-seminary-of-america/majors/religious-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,236
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,060 (U.S. median for this major: $47,121 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,750 (U.S. median $24,810)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (14 colleges, $20,986): +$53,074
- Versus the U.S. median: +$26,939

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.06 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,060 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | not reported | not reported | not available |
| 30-48k | not reported | not reported | not available |
| 48-75k | not reported | not reported | not available |
| 75-110k | $26,445 | $107,367 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $51,570 | $209,374 | 5.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Religious Studies at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland | $81,349 | not reported | $10,753 | not reported |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | $74,060 | $16,750 | $43,195 | 90% |
| Fordham University | $61,877 | $26,320 | $44,338 | 82% |
| Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel | $29,579 | not reported | $4,156 | 70% |
| Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz | $24,179 | not reported | $21,437 | 5% |
| Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion | $23,329 | not reported | $9,136 | 83% |
| Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary | $21,332 | not reported | $4,876 | 50% |
| Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas | $20,640 | not reported | $22,870 | 74% |
| Talmudical Seminary of Bobov | $20,163 | not reported | $2,840 | 39% |
| Yeshivath Viznitz | $19,897 | not reported | $8,929 | 69% |
| Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah | $19,783 | not reported | $10,273 | 58% |
| Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary | $19,093 | not reported | $4,543 | 59% |
| United Talmudical Seminary | $18,837 | not reported | $6,640 | 58% |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka | $17,806 | not reported | $5,646 | 22% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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