Jewish Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Jewish Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.0% of Jewish Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Jewish Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,045 degrees were awarded toJewish Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Jewish Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 7 |
| Associate’s Degree | 544 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 238 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 245 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Jewish Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Jewish Studies of $35,631 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,787 |
| 4 years | $35,631 |
| 5 years | $41,557 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Jewish Studies students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 52.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 52 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Jewish Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 2.0% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 4.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 12.1% |
| International Students | 4 | 4.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Jewish Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 94 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Jewish Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Yeshiva University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 535 master's degrees in Jewish Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seminary Bnos Chaim is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in Jewish Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jewish Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jewish Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gratz College is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Jewish Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jewish Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mosdos Yaakov V'Yisroel is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school.
Touro University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jewish Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Elyon College is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Spertus College is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Jewish Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hebrew Theological College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jewish Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jewish Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Jewish Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jewish Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jewish Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jewish Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Jewish Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jewish Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Muhlenberg College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jewish Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jewish Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seton Hall University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jewish Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jewish Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Smith College is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Jewish Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Jewish Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Jewish Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Jewish Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 4,730 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2,675 |
| Christian Studies | 618 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 70 |
| Catholic Studies | 51 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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