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About Rabbinical Studies

Rabbinical Studies programs prepare individuals for ordination as Rabbis. Includes instruction in Talmud, Halacha, Liturgy and Rituals, Rabbinical Thought, Jewish Ethics, Jewish Education, Pastoral Counseling and Homiletics.

Of the 99 Rabbinical Studies degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, men make up 55% percent and women make up 45% percent of the field of study. Did you know that New York has more students being awarded a degree in Rabbinical Studies than any other state? In fact, New York granted 72 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Rabbinical Studies is $34,900.

Popularity of Rabbinical Studies Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Rabbinical Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Rabbinical Studies majors include Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, Clergy . But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain careers. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Rabbinical Studies can prepare you for are Clergy, Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Rabbinical Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Rabbinical Studies majors.

  1. #1 Clergy

Student Demographics

Total Students
99
Female Students
45 (45%)
Male Students
54 (54%)
White (93, 94%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 2%)
Black or African American (1, 1%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, 1%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)

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