by our College Data Analytics Team
[Jewish Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/religious-studies/jewish-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 39 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for jewish studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in jewish studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Elyon College, our #1 best value for jewish studies in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Elyon College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $14,620 in tuition and fees.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Columbia University In The City Of New York earned it the #2 place for jewish studies. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Typical student debt for jewish studies graduates is $23,258. Early-career jewish studies graduates make about $86,770. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Seminary Bnos Chaim earned it the #3 place for jewish studies. Set in the city of Lakewood, Seminary Bnos Chaim is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,150. Jewish Studies graduates of Seminary Bnos Chaim earn a median of $29,430 early in their careers. The acceptance rate is 44%.
Touro College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in jewish studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,052. Students borrow a median of $20,285 to complete the jewish studies program here. Jewish Studies graduates of Touro College earn a median of $60,520 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,285 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America is a great value for students pursuing a degree in jewish studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $71,910 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for jewish studies graduates is $16,750. Jewish Studies graduates of Jewish Theological Seminary Of America earn a median of $78,469 early in their careers. Set against $16,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 49%.
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Yeshiva University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value jewish studies schools. Located in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,800. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete the jewish studies program here. Early-career jewish studies graduates make about $52,838. That is a strong return on a $20,625 median debt. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 39 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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