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Hebrew Union College - California Branch, California

Overview of Hebrew Union College - California Branch

Hebrew Union College can be found in Los Angeles, California (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Jewish school. Hebrew Union College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at Hebrew Union College are in family and social work and religion and philosophy.

Hebrew Union College Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Faculty

Classes at Hebrew Union College are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Hebrew Union College are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 119 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Hebrew Union College, often seeking career changing education.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hebrew Union College

Hebrew Union College - California Branch
3077 University Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796
http://www.huc.edu

Hebrew Union College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Hebrew Union College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy38rabinnical studies, religious education, Jewish studies
Family And Social Work26community organization

Number of programs and degrees for Hebrew Union College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree243
Postbaccalaureate certificate182
First-professional degree141
First-professional certificate81
Doctor's degree02

Hebrew Union College Student Body

In 2005, Hebrew Union College had a total enrollment of 119 students (116 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Graduate51%
First Professional49%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White92%
(Foreign Students)8%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
22-2420%
25-2941%
30-3410%
35-395%
40-4915%
50-649%

Hebrew Union College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Hebrew Union College Faculty

Hebrew Union College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year7$113,5833$115,492
Associate professorcalendar year1*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year10$99,7266$91,250

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Hebrew Union College Degree Programs (2005)

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
Religious Education

Hebrew Union College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hebrew Union College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Hebrew Union College % of degrees in family and social work
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Hebrew Union College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Hebrew Union College Salaries of full-time faculty
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Hebrew Union College % students 40 years or older
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Hebrew Union College Female % of student body
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Hebrew Union College % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Jewish affiliation
Career counseling
Career placement services
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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