Religion/Religious Studies at Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary graduates compare to all programs nationally
Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary graduates earn $12k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all religion/religious studies bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Religion/Religious Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (104 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary | $11,674 | $16,081 | $26,160* | — |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | $56,236 | — | $16,750* | 0.30 |
| Fordham University | $30,985 | $75,263 | $26,320* | 0.85 |
| Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland | $29,861 | — | —* | — |
| Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas | $27,503 | $17,760 | —* | — |
| Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel | $22,543 | $26,465 | —* | — |
| National Median | $25,450 | — | $25,000* | 0.98 |
Other Religion/Religious Studies Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York | $65,545 | $56,236 | $16,750 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $61,992 | $30,985 | $26,320 |
| Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland Suffern | $13,000 | $29,861 | — |
| Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas Brooklyn | $10,800 | $27,503 | — |
| Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel Monroe | $15,000 | $22,543 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary, approximately 89% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.