University of Arizona

The knowledge of culture, history, religion, language, and literature gained from a major in Judaic Studies is a valuable foundation for a variety of careers. Graduates in Judaic Studies can pursue careers in religious leadership, education, translation, historical preservation, and cultural advocacy and promotion through schools, summer camps, synagogues, museums, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Jewish Federations.  A Judaic Studies major is also excellent preparation for graduate study in religious studies, cultural studies, higher education, and public administration.

Judaic Studies, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. Following are career possibilities that may most closely relate to this major. Many of the career areas and job titles below require an advanced degree.

Potential Career Areas: 

• Religious leadership/Rabbinical
• Education
• Program leadership
• Outreach/nonprofit
• Historical research and preservation
• Archaeology
• Museum/archival

Sample Employers: 

• Synagogues and temples
• Colleges and universities
• Jewish summer camps
• Hebrew schools
• Jewish Federations
• Museums and historical societies
• Cultural centers
• Magazines/Media
• Government
• Birthright/heritage trip organizations

Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:

Sources of Information:  United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).