by our College Data Analytics TeamTalmudic Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 90 schools to find the best for talmudic studies students.
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These are the top schools for a master’s degree in talmudic studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Our analysis ranked Ner Israel Rabbinical College the best school in the country for a degree in talmudic studies. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Baltimore. Ner Israel Rabbinical College graduates 24% of students within six years. About 17 talmudic studies degrees were awarded at Ner Israel Rabbinical College in the most recent year. Get the full talmudic studies details for Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Beth Medrash Govoha came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best talmudic studies schools. Set in the city of Lakewood, Beth Medrash Govoha is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 514 talmudic studies degrees were awarded at Beth Medrash Govoha in the most recent year. Talmudic Studies graduates of Beth Medrash Govoha earn a median of $29,393 early in their careers. See the full talmudic studies program report for Beth Medrash Govoha
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in talmudic studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 3% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 talmudic studies students who graduated with this degree at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz in the most recent data year. Students who receive their talmudic studies degree from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz earn around $9,428 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the talmudic studies program at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz
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This ranking is produced 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 · 90 schools evaluated.
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