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Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute Of Religion, New York

Overview of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute Of Religion

The main campus of Hebrew Union College is in New York, New York (a large city). The school is a Jewish institution. Hebrew Union College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Hebrew Union College students most commonly major in a field related to religion and philosophy.

Hebrew Union College Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies.

Faculty

The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Hebrew Union College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 180 enrolled students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hebrew Union College

Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute Of Religion
One W 4th St
New York, NY 10012-1186
General Phone: (212) 674-5300
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 Philosophy43religious music, rabinnical studies, pastoral counseling, religious education, Jewish studies

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree143
First-professional degree111
Post-master's certificate91
Doctor's degree91

Hebrew Union College Student Body

In 2005, Hebrew Union College had a total enrollment of 180 students (158 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Graduate56%
First Professional44%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White90%
Black1%
Asian1%
(Foreign Students)8%

Hebrew Union College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York 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 year8$110,6801*
Associate professorcalendar year0*2*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*5$62,872
All faculty totalcalendar year8$110,6808$69,168

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

Hebrew Union College Degree Programs (2005)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav)
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music

Hebrew Union College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hebrew Union College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Hebrew Union College % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Hebrew Union College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Hebrew Union College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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