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#1 #1 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY All majors at JTS’s List College are listed under Jewish/Judaic Studies, but choices include the Bible, Jewish Women’s Studies, Jewish Thought, Midrash, and more....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,440–1,580 Median Starting Salary $67,500
#2 #2 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL At Hebrew Theological College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Jewish/Judaic Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Talmudic Studies. In fact, Hebrew Theological College grants 19 degrees every year to Jewish/Judaic Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,040–1,140 Median Starting Salary $40,900
#3 #3 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Yeshiva University New York, NY At Yeshiva University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Yeshiva University awards 78 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,340–1,490 Median Starting Salary $48,200
#4 #4 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Touro University New York, NY Annually, Touro University grants around 239 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies,......view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,220–1,450 Median Starting Salary $46,400
#5 #5 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, History, General, Political Science and Government, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $55,900
#6 #6 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,300
#7 #7 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own journey with the help of an advising network. Popular concentrations include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, General, International Relations and Affairs, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $45,400
#8 #8 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,200
#9 #9 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Wellesley College Wellesley, MA At Wellesley College, the three most popular college majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $41,000
#10 #10 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY At Vassar College, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, English Language and Literature, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $35,400
#11 #11 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1244 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $43,900
#12 #12 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Smith College Northampton, MA Each year, Smith College awards about 52 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Political Science and Government, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, English Language and Literature, and......view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,430–1,540 Median Starting Salary $32,300
#13 #13 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,430–1,510 Median Starting Salary $39,400
#14 #14 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 766 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $42,200
#15 #15 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 20% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $41,900
#16 #16 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 1178 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,410–1,540 Median Starting Salary $44,600
#17 #17 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 761 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $47,900
#18 #18 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Economics, and General. In fact, Binghamton University awards 501 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Median Starting Salary $41,300
#19 #19 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $43,800
#20 #20 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $46,500
#21 #21 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 528 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Median Starting Salary $41,500
#22 #22 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 617 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $38,100
#23 #23 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 523 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $44,700
#24 #24 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1275 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Physiology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Median Starting Salary $43,200
#25 #25 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Oberlin College Oberlin, OH At Oberlin College, the three most popular college majors students study are Music Performance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Oberlin College grants 88 degrees per year to Music Performance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,380–1,520 Median Starting Salary $26,700
#26 #26 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $45,800
#27 #27 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Behavioral Sciences, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 684 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $37,200
#28 #28 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA Each year, Muhlenberg College grants around 66 degrees to those studying Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Median Starting Salary $36,000
#29 #29 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. College of Charleston Charleston, SC Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 244 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $39,400
#30 #30 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY At Hofstra University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 104 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $41,500
#31 #31 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 276 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $42,600
#32 #32 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 598 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $41,800
#33 #33 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $40,400
#34 #34 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Annually, CUNY Hunter College awards about 635 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Biology, Computer Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,420 Median Starting Salary $42,100
#35 #35 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 357 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $43,000
#36 #36 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY At CUNY Brooklyn College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,600
#37 #37 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA At California State University-Northridge, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Radio and Television....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $47,200
#38 #38 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 311 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $40,200
#39 #39 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $39,600
#40 #40 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College Baltimore, MD Every year, Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College grants around 36 degrees to students majoring in Jewish/Judaic Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer Science, Psychology, General, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $40,400
#41 #41 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Gratz College Jenkintown, PA Each year, Gratz College grants around 28 degrees to students studying Jewish/Judaic Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $41,400
#42 #42 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S. Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel Lakewood, NJ At Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel, only two majors are offered: Talmudic Studies, and Jewish/Judaic Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $40,700
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About Jewish/Judaic Studies

A program that focuses on the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people. Includes instruction in Jewish religious heritage, sacred texts, and law; Jewish philosophy and intellectual history; Jewish life and culture, both in Israel and the Jewish Diaspora; historical Jewish minority cultures such as the Yiddish, Sephardic, and other; anti-Semitism, gentile relations and Shoa; Zionism; and modern developments within Judaism.

Of the 217 Jewish/Judaic Studies degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 20% percent of whom are men and the other 80% percent are women. Did you know that New York has more students graduating with a degree in Jewish/Judaic Studies than any other state? In fact, New York granted 79 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Jewish/Judaic Studies is $37,800.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

217

Female Students

173 (79%)

Male Students

44 (20%)

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#1 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

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$67,500

#2 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

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$40,900

#3 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

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1,340–1,490

$48,200

#4 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

61%

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1,220–1,450

$46,400

#5 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

5%

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1,470–1,570

$55,900

#6 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

8%

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1,500–1,560

$53,300

#7 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

6%

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1,460–1,560

$45,400

#8 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

16%

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1,370–1,530

$49,200

#9 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

15%

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1,460–1,550

$41,000

#10 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

21%

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1,460–1,550

$35,400

#11 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

11%

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$43,900

#12 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

22%

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1,430–1,540

$32,300

#13 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

14%

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$39,400

#14 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

41%

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1,360–1,480

$42,200

#15 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

20%

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$41,900

#16 Best College for Jewish/Judaic Studies in the U.S.

45%

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