Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary combines exceptional affordability with strong educational access for lower-income students. The institution's $3,074 net price ranks among the lowest nationally, while achieving above-average earnings beyond expectations despite modest absolute earning levels.
Modest earnings relative to educational investment
With performance among the highest tracked nationally, driven by the $3,074 net price substantially below peer institutions
With top-tier performance, reflecting the 87.2% Pell share and strong commitment to serving lower-income students
With above-average performance, indicating moderate success in economic advancement outcomes
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Full AnalysisExceptional affordability among religious institutions
Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary ranks #258 nationally in Azimuth's composite analysis, with performance at the 84.2nd percentile. Located in Ossining, New York, this small private nonprofit institution specializes in religious education with exceptional affordability performance.
The seminary enrolls 87.2% Pell-eligible students, demonstrating strong commitment to serving lower-income populations. With a 98.0% retention rate and 46.9% completion rate, the institution maintains high student persistence despite below-average graduation outcomes.
Graduates earn $36,442 ten years after enrollment, placing the seminary at the 12th percentile nationally for earnings. However, graduates achieve $4,957 in earnings beyond expectations, ranking at the 73.6th percentile on this value-added measure.
The institution's net price of $3,074 ranks among the most affordable nationally, creating exceptional value for students seeking religious education with minimal financial burden.
Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary delivers exceptional affordability alongside modest post-graduation earnings. The institution's net price of $3,074 represents extraordinary value, with students paying $18,738 less than the peer median of $21,812.
Graduates earn $36,442 ten years after enrollment, substantially below the peer median of $50,412. However, earnings span from $16,470 at the 25th percentile to $58,181 at the 75th percentile, indicating variation in post-graduation pathways.
Students seeking affordable religious education in Jewish studies with minimal debt burden. Best suited for those prioritizing low-cost specialized training over high post-graduation earnings, particularly students from lower-income families (87.2% Pell-eligible) who value spiritual and religious academic focus within a small seminary environment.
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Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary offers specialized religious education focused on Jewish studies and rabbinical training. The institution does not provide federal earnings data for individual bachelor's degree programs, reflecting its specialized mission rather than diverse academic offerings.
As a rabbinical seminary, the school concentrates on preparing students for religious leadership, Torah scholarship, and community service roles within Jewish communities. The seminary's academic focus emphasizes traditional religious texts, Jewish law, theology, and pastoral training rather than conventional undergraduate majors.
Students pursue intensive religious study designed to prepare them for ordination and spiritual leadership. The institution's small size and specialized mission create an intimate learning environment focused on religious scholarship and spiritual development rather than career-oriented professional programs.
Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary graduates demonstrate steady earnings growth despite modest absolute levels. Median earnings increase from $25,819 six years after enrollment to $36,442 at ten years, representing 41.1% growth over this period.
These outcomes reflect a small cohort of 20 graduates in the ten-year sample, requiring careful interpretation given the limited sample size. Graduates earn $4,957 beyond expectations compared to similar students nationally, placing the seminary at the 73.6th percentile for earnings uplift.
This value-added performance indicates the institution delivers stronger outcomes than predicted based on student demographics and institutional characteristics. Earnings distribution spans from $16,470 at the 25th percentile to $58,181 at the 75th percentile, reflecting a 3.5:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles.
The seminary's graduates likely pursue specialized religious vocations or continue advanced religious study, contributing to earnings patterns that differ substantially from traditional bachelor's degree programs. Graduate school continuation estimates suggest many students pursue further religious education.
