by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 92 U.S. colleges awarded 5,664 degrees and certificates in Talmudic Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 59% of graduates. College Factual ranks 26 schools in its 2027 Best Talmudic Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $28,813 one year after completing, rising to $41,075 after four years.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, talmudic studies draws strong interest, with 5,664 degrees awarded annually. 92 colleges award talmudic studies degrees, an average of 62 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 2,119.
By level, the 5,664 awards include 963 associate degrees, 3,352 bachelor’s degrees, 1,348 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 0% of talmudic studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (2 of 5,664). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (5,515) and Hispanic or Latino (2), and international students earned 146.
College Factual ranks 26 schools in its 2027 Best Talmudic Studies Schools ranking, including 24 for bachelor’s degrees and 3 for master’s degrees. It also ranks talmudic studies schools within 1 state. In all, 92 colleges offer talmudic studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Talmudic Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common talmudic studies credential is the bachelor’s degree: 3,352 of the 5,664 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to talmudic studies call most for Reading Comprehension, Instructing and Speaking, and for knowledge of Philosophy and Theology, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Speech Clarity, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long a talmudic studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 963 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 3,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,348 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to talmudic studies, at 73.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 73.8% |
| Master’s degree | 13.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 12.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Talmudic Studies, with an average median salary of $71,584; the strongest outlook belongs to Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, at 3.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Pastoral Ministries Professor, Philosophy Faculty Member, Online Philosophy Instructor and Western Philosophy Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to talmudic studies, at 1,031,835.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,031,835 | 3.7% |
Talmudic Studies graduates earn a median $28,813 one year after completing their program, $41,075 after four years and $41,903 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,813 |
| 4 years | $41,075 |
| 5 years | $41,903 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to talmudic studies, with a median salary of $71,584.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
Talmudic Studies has 7 similar majors in the Philosophy & Religious Studies field, which together award 4,980 degrees a year; the largest are Religion/Religious Studies (2,796), Jewish/Judaic Studies (1,207) and Christian Studies (825). Browse all Philosophy & Religious Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2,796 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1,207 |
| Christian Studies | 825 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 69 |
| Catholic Studies | 45 |
| Islamic Studies | 32 |
| Buddhist Studies | 6 |
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