Religious Studies at Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland
Suffern, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Religion/Religious Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
23
Optimistic
23
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,861/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (51% exposed)
Job Market
Small (3,100 openings/yr)
ROI
8.2x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Religious Studies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $415K | $425K | $412K |
| Earnings Multiple | 8.0x | 8.2x | 7.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 23 | 22 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$52,000
About Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland
Admission to Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland is competitive, with 35% of applicants accepted, a compact campus enrolling 141 students in Suffern, NY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland's Religious Studies program score?
This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Religious Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Religious Studies to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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