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2026 Best Religious Studies Schools in New York

3 Colleges in the United States
2,465 Religious Studies Degrees Awarded
$30,689 Avg Early-Career Salary

Religious Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 108 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best religious studies schools.

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Best Schools for Religious Studies in New York

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the religious studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Religious Studies

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Our analysis ranked Columbia University In The City Of New York the best school in the country for a degree in religious studies. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 32 religious studies degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $86,770 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in religious studies from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Students looking for a strong religious studies program will find one at Yeshiva University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 537 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $52,838 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,625. See the full religious studies program report for Yeshiva University

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Students looking for a strong religious studies program will find one at Jewish Theological Seminary Of America, which ranked #3. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 65 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Jewish Theological Seminary Of America in the most recent data year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Jewish Theological Seminary Of America earn around $78,469 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,750. See the full religious studies program report for Jewish Theological Seminary Of America

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best religious studies schools. Touro College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Touro College awarded about 27 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of Touro College earn a median of $60,520 early in their careers. Touro College graduates carry a median of $20,285 in student loans. More information about a degree in religious studies from Touro College

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Elyon College
Brooklyn, NY

A rank of #5 makes Elyon College one of the top schools for religious studies. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Elyon College is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 25 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Elyon College in the most recent data year. See the full religious studies program report for Elyon College

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Elim Bible Institute And College landed the #6 spot for religious studies this year. Set in the rural area of Lima, Elim Bible Institute And College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 10 religious studies degrees were awarded at Elim Bible Institute And College in the most recent year. Graduates of the religious studies program make about $18,339 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,998. Get the full religious studies details for Elim Bible Institute And College

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Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best religious studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Brooklyn. About 9% of students finish within six years. Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute awarded about 24 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. See the full religious studies program report for Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute

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Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland placed #8 among the best religious studies schools. Set in the suburb of Suffern, Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland is a small private not-for-profit institution. Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland awarded about 49 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland earn around $29,861 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full religious studies details for Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland

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Yeshiva Derech Chaim
Brooklyn, NY

Yeshiva Derech Chaim placed #9 among the best religious studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Yeshiva Derech Chaim graduates 40% of students within six years. Yeshiva Derech Chaim awarded about 42 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full religious studies details for Yeshiva Derech Chaim

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Yeshivath Viznitz
Monsey, NY

Yeshivath Viznitz ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best religious studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Monsey. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 99 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Yeshivath Viznitz in the most recent data year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Yeshivath Viznitz earn around $13,078 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in religious studies from Yeshivath Viznitz

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Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel placed #11 among the best religious studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Monroe. Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel graduates 70% of students within six years. About 476 religious studies degrees were awarded at Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel in the most recent year. Religious Studies graduates of Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel earn a median of $22,543 early in their careers. See the full religious studies program report for Uta Mesivta Of Kiryas Joel

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Yeshiva Dmonsey Rabbinical College landed the #12 spot for religious studies this year. Set in the suburb of Monsey, Yeshiva Dmonsey Rabbinical College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Yeshiva Dmonsey Rabbinical College graduates 6% of students within six years. About 15 religious studies degrees were awarded at Yeshiva Dmonsey Rabbinical College in the most recent year. See the full religious studies program report for Yeshiva Dmonsey Rabbinical College

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Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary came in at #13 for religious studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Ossining. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 religious studies degrees were awarded at Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary in the most recent year. See the full religious studies program report for Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary

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Beer Yaakov Talmudic Seminary came in at #14 for religious studies this year. Beer Yaakov Talmudic Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Spring Valley. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 80 religious studies degrees were awarded at Beer Yaakov Talmudic Seminary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Beer Yaakov Talmudic Seminary generally make around $11,674. More information about a degree in religious studies from Beer Yaakov Talmudic Seminary

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Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College earned the #15 position for religious studies this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College is a small private not-for-profit university. Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College graduates 33% of students within six years. Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College awarded about 18 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College earn a median of $18,546 early in their careers. Read more about the religious studies program at Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College

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Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah placed #16 among the best religious studies schools. Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 43 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah in the most recent data year. Read more about the religious studies program at Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah

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Yeshiva Of Machzikai Hadas landed the #17 spot for religious studies this year. Yeshiva Of Machzikai Hadas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 93 religious studies degrees were awarded at Yeshiva Of Machzikai Hadas in the most recent year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Yeshiva Of Machzikai Hadas earn around $27,503 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the religious studies program at Yeshiva Of Machzikai Hadas

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Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah came in at #18 for religious studies this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah is a small private not-for-profit university. Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah graduates 58% of students within six years. Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah awarded about 21 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in religious studies from Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah

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United Talmudical Seminary placed #19 among the best religious studies schools. Set in the city of Brooklyn, United Talmudical Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. United Talmudical Seminary graduates 58% of students within six years. About 324 religious studies degrees were awarded at United Talmudical Seminary in the most recent year. Religious Studies graduates of United Talmudical Seminary earn a median of $17,779 early in their careers. Read more about the religious studies program at United Talmudical Seminary

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Yeshiva Of Nitra Rabbinical College landed the #20 spot for religious studies this year. Located in the rural area of Chester, Yeshiva Of Nitra Rabbinical College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 11% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 50 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva Of Nitra Rabbinical College in the most recent data year. Get the full religious studies details for Yeshiva Of Nitra Rabbinical College

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Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary earned the #21 position for religious studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary awarded about 68 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary earn a median of $15,903 early in their careers. See the full religious studies program report for Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary

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Talmudical Seminary Of Bobov ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best religious studies schools. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Talmudical Seminary Of Bobov is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Talmudical Seminary Of Bobov awarded about 81 religious studies degrees in the most recent data year. Religious Studies graduates of Talmudical Seminary Of Bobov earn a median of $17,618 early in their careers. Get the full religious studies details for Talmudical Seminary Of Bobov

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Yeshiva Karlin Stolin placed #23 among the best religious studies schools. Yeshiva Karlin Stolin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. Yeshiva Karlin Stolin graduates 23% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva Karlin Stolin in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in religious studies from Yeshiva Karlin Stolin

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Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion earned the #24 position for religious studies this year. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 81 religious studies degrees were awarded at Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion generally make around $10,153. More information about a degree in religious studies from Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion

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Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz earned the #25 position for religious studies this year. Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. About 3% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 170 religious studies students who graduated with this degree at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz in the most recent data year. Students who receive their religious studies degree from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz earn around $9,428 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the religious studies program at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 108 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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