Best Religion/Religious Studies Schools in New York

New York has 14 colleges offering Religion/Religious Studies programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 42 recent graduates. Graduates in New York earn $20,164 on average within two years — 22% below the national average of $25,824. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in NY

$20,164

NY Avg. Earnings

$25,824

National Avg.

Schools Nationally

Religion/Religious Studies Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland

Suffern, NY · Private

$12,961

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 34.7%

Jewish Theological Seminary of America

New York, NY · Private

$51,482

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,599

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 45.1%

Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,336

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 56.3%

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel

Monroe, NY ·

$18,074

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz

Brooklyn, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 88.5%

Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion

Brooklyn, NY ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary

Brooklyn, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 89.7%

Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas

Brooklyn, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 66.1%

Talmudical Seminary of Bobov

Brooklyn, NY · Private

Yeshivath Viznitz

Monsey, NY · Private

Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah

Brooklyn, NY · Private

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary

Spring Valley, NY · Private

$13,380

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#13

United Talmudical Seminary

Brooklyn, NY ·

$13,599

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#14

Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka

Brooklyn, NY ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Religion/Religious Studies in New York?

Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland ranks #1 for Religion/Religious Studies in New York with median graduate earnings of $12,961 within two years of graduation. There are 14 schools offering Religion/Religious Studies programs in the state.

How much do Religion/Religious Studies graduates earn in New York?

Religion/Religious Studies graduates in New York earn an average of $20,164 within two years of graduation. This is 22% below the national average of $25,824 for this major.

What is the hardest Religion/Religious Studies school to get into in New York?

Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland is the most selective Religion/Religious Studies program in New York with an acceptance rate of 34.7%. The average acceptance rate across Religion/Religious Studies programs in the state is 70.8%.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.