Compare 29 Talmudic Studies. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $42,054. Top programs: $58,775+.
The highest-earning Talmudic Studies program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a nearly $20K earnings gap across 29 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Colorado Christian University leads the rankings—not a household name, but the outcomes speak for themselves.
Colorado Christian University's Talmudic Studies program leads with graduates earning $58,775—well above the $42,054 field average. Close behind, Concordia University-Nebraska posts $58,162 from a small Midwest campus most applicants overlook entirely. Meanwhile, University of Notre Dame—the most selective school in this ranking at 11% admission—ranks third at $54,758, reinforcing that selectivity and program earnings don't move in lockstep.
For students borrowing independently, University of Notre Dame delivers the strongest affordability profile: $19,000 in student debt and an 8.1% payment burden, landing firmly in the 'Good' tier. Concordia University-Nebraska matches that tier at 9.9%, with a net price of just $19,107. Families relying on parent loans face a steeper climb—Notre Dame's combined family burden jumps to 28.1%, a high-burden outcome that changes the calculus significantly.
Highest program earnings: $58,775
Strong outcomes ($58,162) with 86% acceptance
8.1% payment burden | Good (8–12% of discretionary)
17.2% family burden | Manageable (12–18% of discretionary)
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $58,775 | 13 | $28,312 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $58,162 | 8 | $25,750 | Good | $18,850 | Challenging | |
| #3 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $54,758 | 51 | $19,000 | Good | $40,731 | High |
| #4 | $53,398 | 23 | $22,500 | Good | $23,324 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Northwest UniversityPrivate | $52,385 | 14 | $20,891 | Good | $17,284 | Challenging |
| #6 | $50,647 | 14 | $23,000 | Good | $21,733 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | $50,557 | 5 | $24,000 | Good | $37,687 | High |
| #8 | University Of DallasPrivate | $49,564 | 29 | $23,117 | Good | $24,154 | High |
| #9 | $47,802 | 20 | $21,325 | Good | $28,694 | High | |
| #10 | $47,403 | 37 | $20,500 | Good | $26,205 | High | |
| #11 | William Jessup UniversityPrivate | $47,102 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| #12 | University Of Valley ForgePrivate | $46,072 | 11 | $27,000 | Manageable | $25,868 | High |
| #13 | Oral Roberts UniversityPrivate | $45,360 | 61 | $27,000 | Manageable | $28,450 | High |
| #14 | Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $44,106 | 230 | $21,500 | Manageable | $22,632 | High |
| #15 | Corban UniversityPrivate | $43,303 | 19 | $22,625 | Manageable | $23,793 | High |
| #16 | Ave Maria UniversityPrivate | $42,457 | 25 | $20,776 | Manageable | $37,017 | High |
| #17 | Cornerstone UniversityPrivate | $40,873 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| #18 | Lee UniversityPrivate | $40,791 | 14 | $25,750 | Challenging | $24,000 | High |
| #19 | Martin Luther CollegePrivate | $39,949 | 51 | $20,177 | Manageable | $10,226 | High |
| #20 | $39,091 | 98 | $23,384 | Challenging | $29,400 | High | |
| #21 | Moody Bible InstitutePrivate | $38,907 | 112 | $18,149 | Manageable | $13,226 | High |
| #22 | Benedictine CollegePrivate | $36,829 | 48 | $24,599 | Challenging | $41,904 | High |
| #23 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | $32,925 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| #24 | $32,925 | 22 | — | — | — | — | |
| #25 | Bob Jones UniversityPrivate | $28,598 | 21 | — | — | — | — |
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