Talmudical Academy-New Jersey Outcomes

Graduates earn a median of $40,344 ten years after enrollment, well below the national average for college graduates. With typical loan payments around $200 monthly, debt service would consume roughly 6% of gross income for those who borrow. However, only 56% receive federal aid and the federal loan rate is 0%, suggesting many families pay out of pocket or use alternative financing. Most graduates pursue careers in Jewish education, rabbinical leadership, or religious scholarship rather than high-paying secular fields. The extremely low graduation rates of 9.3% (four-year) and 10% (six-year) indicate many students transfer to other yeshivas or leave before completing degrees. For those seeking Orthodox rabbinical training, this represents average return on investment despite modest earnings.