by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 58 U.S. colleges awarded 1,207 degrees and certificates in Jewish Studies. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 52% of graduates. College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Jewish 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.
Studying Jewish Studies involves the study of Jewish/judaic Studies. A Program That Focuses On The History, Culture, And Religion Of The Jewish People. Includes Instruction In Jewish Religious Heritage, Sacred Texts, And Law; Jewish Philosophy And Intellectual History; Jewish Life And Culture, Both In Israel And The Jewish Diaspora; Historical Jewish Minority Cultures Such As The Yiddish, Sephardic, And Other; Anti-Semitism, Gentile Relations And Shoa; Zionism; And Modern Developments Within Judaism.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, jewish studies draws strong interest, with 1,207 degrees awarded annually. 58 colleges award jewish studies degrees, an average of 21 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 586.
By level, the 1,207 awards include 20 certificates, 631 associate degrees, 275 bachelor’s degrees, 269 master’s degrees and 12 doctorates.
Women earned 66% of jewish studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (793 of 1,207). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (868) and Hispanic or Latino (28), and international students earned 49.
College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Jewish Studies Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks jewish studies schools within 1 state. In all, 58 colleges offer jewish studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Jewish Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common jewish studies credential is the associate degree: 631 of the 1,207 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to jewish studies call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Instructing, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Sociology and Anthropology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Expression, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long a jewish studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 20 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 631 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 275 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 269 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 12 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to jewish studies, at 60.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 60.5% |
| Master’s degree | 31.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 4.0% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.2% |
| First professional degree | 1.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Jewish Studies, with an average median salary of $47,517; the strongest outlook belongs to Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, at 6.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Humanities Professor, Ethnology Professor, Professor and Adjunct Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to jewish studies, at 718,152.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 718,152 | 6.5% |
Jewish 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 jewish studies, with a median salary of $47,517.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
Jewish Studies has 7 similar majors in the Philosophy & Religious Studies field, which together award 9,437 degrees a year; the largest are Talmudic Studies (5,664), Religion/Religious Studies (2,796) and Christian Studies (825). Browse all Philosophy & Religious Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Talmudic Studies | 5,664 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2,796 |
| Christian Studies | 825 |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 69 |
| Catholic Studies | 45 |
| Islamic Studies | 32 |
| Buddhist Studies | 6 |
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