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Religion/Religious Studies at United Talmudical Seminary

Brooklyn, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $17,779/yr (-33% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Small (3,100 openings/yr)

ROI 6.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #36 of 40 Religion/Religious Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Religion/Religious Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$349K	$366K	$368K
Earnings Multiple	6.2x	6.5x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	11	11	9

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$56,532

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$26,000

54% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$20,733

17% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $17,779/yr fall 33% below the $26,709 national median for Religion/Religious Studies. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Religion/Religious Studies's typical career paths, with 51% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -6% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #36 of 40 Religion/Religious Studies programs, United Talmudical Seminary falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $20,733 are relatively flat compared to the $17,779 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About United Talmudical Seminary

with a smaller student body of 2,006 in Brooklyn, NY. Pell Grant recipients make up 86% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $26,000 over four years — 54% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary $84,290/yr

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary $78,050/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Religion/Religious Studies at United Talmudical Seminary?

A score of 11/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Religion/Religious Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Religion/Religious Studies careers?

With 51% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $368,003 in decade earnings vs $348,565 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Religion/Religious Studies from United Talmudical Seminary?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Is United Talmudical Seminary a hidden gem for Religion/Religious Studies?

After financial aid, the average student pays $26,000 over four years — 54% below the $56,532 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →