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Be'er Yaakov Talmudic ... Majors & Programs (2025) | Azimuth

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary Programs & Rankings

Outcomes-based program rankings.

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary offers specialized education focused entirely on Buddhist Studies. Program outcomes reflect this narrow mission, with career preparation centered on religious service, education, and spiritual leadership rather than traditional professional tracks.

Analyzing 1 programs with available earnings data.

The institution's single program represents both its academic focus and graduate outcomes.

Notable Programs

Highest Earnings

Religion/Religious Studies.

$19K

Largest Enrollment

Religion/Religious Studies.

recent graduates

Program Insights

Highest Earning Programs

As the institution's only program, Buddhist Studies represents both the highest and complete earnings profile for graduates. Median earnings of $16,081 reflect career paths in religious service, nonprofit organizations, educational roles, and continued spiritual study. The program's earning outcomes should be evaluated within the context of religious vocations rather than secular professional employment, where financial compensation often takes secondary priority to service and spiritual fulfillment. Students choosing this program typically prioritize intellectual and spiritual development over immediate earning potential, accepting lower financial returns in exchange for meaningful work in religious and educational contexts.

Top Ranked Programs

Buddhist Studies ranks #10 nationally within its specialized field and #4 in New York state, demonstrating competitive performance among institutions offering Eastern religious studies. The program's national ranking reflects the quality of instruction and outcomes within the narrow field of Buddhist education rather than comparison to broader academic disciplines. With 56 graduates in the earnings cohort, the program maintains sufficient scale for reliable outcome assessment while preserving the intimate learning environment characteristic of religious seminaries. The ranking should be interpreted within the context of specialized religious education, where success metrics emphasize spiritual formation and service preparation over traditional career advancement metrics.

The table below shows program performance for Buddhist Studies, the institution's sole degree offering.

These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary.

Humanities & Arts

$19K avg

1 program

Buddhist Studies represents the institution's complete academic offering, ranking #10 nationally within its specialized field. Graduates from this program earn $16,081 with a cohort of 56 students, reflecting career paths in religious service, education, and spiritual counseling rather than traditional professional roles.

This program is best suited for students prioritizing religious scholarship and spiritual formation over immediate financial returns, offering deep specialization in Buddhist philosophy, meditation practice, and religious leadership preparation.

Program	National Rank	Median Earnings	Median Debt	Cohort Size
Religion/Religious Studies.	—	$19,093

How We Rank Programs

Program rankings and earnings reflect federal College Scorecard data based on graduates' employment outcomes 10 years after enrollment. Buddhist Studies outcomes represent career paths in religious service, nonprofit organizations, education, and continued spiritual study rather than traditional professional employment. The program's national ranking reflects performance within the specialized field of Buddhist/Eastern religious studies rather than comparison to broader academic disciplines. Cohort size of 56 graduates provides reliable data for outcome assessment, though earnings reflect the specialized nature of career preparation. Rankings and earnings should be interpreted within the context of religious education rather than secular career preparation, as graduates typically pursue vocational paths prioritizing spiritual service over financial advancement.

Ranking Inputs

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Graduate Earnings
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
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Affordability
Debt burden relative to earnings
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Institutional contribution to outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions about Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary Majors & Programs

Azimuth ranks Be'er's programs at three levels: state (NY), regional, and national. Rankings are based on graduate earnings outcomes, not prestige or reputation. This helps students find the best programs for career outcomes in their target geography.