2026 Best Jewish Studies Master’s Degree Schools
Jewish Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 94 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for jewish studies students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Jewish Studies in the United States
Below are the best jewish studies schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Jewish Studies
No school ranked higher than Jewish Theological Seminary Of America this year for jewish studies. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America graduates 90% of students within six years. About 22 jewish studies degrees were awarded at Jewish Theological Seminary Of America in the most recent year. Graduates of the jewish studies program make about $78,469 in their early career. Jewish Theological Seminary Of America graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans.
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Yeshiva University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in jewish studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 13 jewish studies degrees were awarded at Yeshiva University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, jewish studies degree recipients from Yeshiva University generally make around $52,838. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree.
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Touro College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in jewish studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Touro College awarded about 15 jewish studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the jewish studies program make about $60,520 in their early career. Touro College graduates carry a median of $20,285 in student loans.
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Other Jewish Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 94 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
