2024 Best Jewish Studies Schools
19
Colleges in the United States
1,387
Judaic Studies Degrees Awarded
Jewish Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #445 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 19 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Jewish Studies Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,387 degrees in jewish studies to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Jewish Studies School
The judaic studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Jewish Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Jewish Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Jewish Studies Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Jewish Studies Schools list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Jewish Studies in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the judaic studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Schools in Judaic Studies
Emory University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in jewish studies. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were roughly 2 jewish studies students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in jewish studies from Emory University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In PA
Every student who is interested in jewish studies has to take a look at University of Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were approximately 1 jewish studies students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in jewish studies from University of Pennsylvania
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
56
Judaic Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in jewish studies needs to take a look at Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
There were roughly 56 jewish studies students who graduated with this degree at Jewish Theological Seminary of America in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in jewish studies from Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In NY
Columbia University in the City of New York is a good decision for students interested in a degree in jewish studies. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 1 jewish studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in jewish studies from Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
Any student pursuing a degree in jewish studies needs to check out Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were roughly 1 jewish studies students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in jewish studies from Vanderbilt University
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