Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Yeshiva University

When similar liberal arts programs in New York typically yield first-year earnings around $36,000, the value proposition depends heavily on what you're actually buying. At Yeshiva, you're paying for an institution with a 1410 average SAT and highly selective student body—but based on peer programs in the state, that translates to starting salaries that barely exceed the national median for this broad field. The estimated $24,865 in debt sits below the typical New York burden, which helps, but liberal arts degrees at this level are famously front-loaded: earnings peak early and growth comes primarily from pivoting into specific careers rather than from the degree itself.

The reality is that comparable programs show a 15-to-1 range in outcomes within New York alone, from $35,000 to over $70,000, which tells you this degree is essentially a platform—its value depends entirely on what you build on top of it. Graduate school, specific career pathways, or networked opportunities matter far more than the credential itself. For a family considering Yeshiva specifically, you're betting on the institution's connections and student quality to open doors, not on the degree to directly command higher wages. If your child has a clear plan for leveraging this foundation—law school, specific industries where Yeshiva's network is strong—the debt load is manageable. Without that plan, these estimated figures suggest you're paying private school prices for generic outcomes.