Compare 13 Talmudic Studies. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $35,792.
With top graduates earning $52,175, Talmudic Studies stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $17K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Concordia University-Nebraska's Talmudic Studies program leads with graduates earning $52,175, well above the $35,792 average across 13 Midwest programs. University of Notre Dame follows at $46,078, despite its 12% acceptance rate versus Concordia's accessible 90% admission rate—demonstrating that selective doesn't always mean superior outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Notre Dame graduates borrow $19,000 and face an 11.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. For families considering parent loans, Moody Bible Institute leads with a 20.8% family burden, keeping total debt manageable at $31,375.
Highest program earnings: $52,175
Strong outcomes ($52,175) with 90% acceptance
11.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
20.8% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $52,175 | 12 | $25,750 | Good | $18,850 | Challenging | |
| #2 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $46,078 | 48 | $19,000 | Good | $40,731 | High |
| #3 | Moody Bible InstitutePrivate | $44,574 | 137 | $18,149 | Good | $13,226 | Challenging |
| #4 | Cornerstone UniversityPrivate | $40,873 | 16 | $25,000 | Challenging | $18,141 | High |
| #5 | Martin Luther CollegePrivate | $39,847 | 40 | $20,177 | Manageable | $10,226 | High |
| #6 | $37,442 | 91 | $23,384 | Challenging | $29,400 | High | |
| #7 | $37,208 | 25 | $21,325 | Challenging | $28,694 | High | |
| #8 | Benedictine CollegePrivate | $35,197 | 43 | $24,599 | High | $41,904 | High |
| #9 | $29,685 | 9 | $17,832 | High | $15,277 | High | |
| #10 | Kuyper CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 10 | $21,389 | High | $0 | High |
| #11 | Lincoln Christian UniversityPrivate | $28,299 | 20 | $20,250 | High | $18,000 | High |
| #12 | $25,194 | 10 | $22,531 | High | $0 | High | |
| #13 | $19,045 | 10 | $25,750 | High | $24,831 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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