Religion/Religious Studies at Beth Medrash Govoha

This program's graduates earn $36,798 in their first year—well above the $25,450 national median for religious studies, but trailing the $49,021 state median. That gap matters in New Jersey, where similar programs at institutions like Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok report first-year earnings above $61,000. The estimated debt of $26,160 based on comparable programs suggests a manageable debt load at 71% of first earnings, though without reported data for this specific program, parents should understand there's uncertainty in that figure.

The 28% earnings growth to $47,226 by year four is encouraging and shows graduates aren't stuck at entry-level wages. With 73% of students receiving Pell grants, this program clearly serves a community where affordability matters. The national data shows these graduates outperform most religious studies programs across the country, landing in the 94th percentile—but in New Jersey's context, they're in the bottom quarter among peer programs.

For families in Beth Medrash Govoha's community, this may represent solid value despite the earnings gap with top state programs. The debt appears reasonable based on similar institutions, and the earnings trajectory shows real growth. But parents should know they're working with estimated debt figures and that stronger-earning religious studies programs exist within the state.