Median Earnings (1yr)
$27,503
59th percentile
95th percentile in New York
Est. Median Debt
$26,160
Est. from national median (18 programs)

Where Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all religion/religious studies bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas$27,503$17,760-35%
Fordham University$30,985$75,263+143%
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel$22,543$26,465+17%
Yeshivath Viznitz$13,078$20,297+55%
United Talmudical Seminary$17,779$18,124+2%

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Religion/Religious Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (104 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Yeshiva of Machzikai HadasBrooklyn$10,800$27,503$17,760$26,160*โ€”
Jewish Theological Seminary of AmericaNew York$65,545$56,236โ€”$16,750*0.30
Fordham UniversityBronx$61,992$30,985$75,263$26,320*0.85
Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of RocklandSuffern$13,000$29,861โ€”โ€”*โ€”
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas JoelMonroe$15,000$22,543$26,465โ€”*โ€”
Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical CollegeBrooklyn$13,500$18,546โ€”โ€”*โ€”
National Medianโ€”$25,450โ€”$25,000*0.98
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with religion/religious studies graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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 Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas, approximately 84% 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.