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Religion/Religious Studies at Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary

Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $15,652/yr (-41% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Small (3,100 openings/yr)

ROI 7.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #28 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	$497K	$497K	$466K
Earnings Multiple	7.4x	7.3x	6.9x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	14	14	12

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$67,600

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,032

27% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,286

138% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $15,652 per year, Religion/Religious Studies graduates from Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary earn below the $26,709 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 7.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 51% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #28 out of 40 programs, Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary's financial outcomes for Religion/Religious Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $15,652 to $37,286 over five years (138% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary

Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 157 students in Los Angeles, CA. 55% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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

How does Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary's Religion/Religious Studies program score?

This program scores 14/100 — on the lower end for Religion/Religious Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Religion/Religious Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Religion/Religious Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 51% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Religion/Religious Studies earnings lower at Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary?

Lower starting pay at Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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