by our College Data Analytics Team
[Talmudic Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/religious-studies/talmudic-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong talmudic studies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 90 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for talmudic studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in talmudic studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Ner Israel Rabbinical College, our #1 best value for talmudic studies in the United States. Ner Israel Rabbinical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,600. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $66,330. Ner Israel Rabbinical College admits about 66% of applicants.
Beth Medrash Govoha is a great value for students pursuing a degree in talmudic studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Lakewood, Beth Medrash Govoha is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,780. Talmudic Studies graduates of Beth Medrash Govoha earn a median of $29,393 early in their careers.
Students looking for strong value in talmudic studies will find it at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400. Talmudic Studies graduates of Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz earn a median of $9,428 early in their careers. Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz admits about 87% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Yeshiva University one of the best values for talmudic studies. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,800. Typical student debt for talmudic studies graduates is $20,625. Talmudic Studies graduates of Yeshiva University earn a median of $52,838 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Yeshiva University admits about 56% of applicants.
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This ranking is produced 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 · 90 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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