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#1 #1 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. University of Mobile Mobile, AL At the University of Mobile, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $20,503 Median Starting Salary $49,867
#2 #2 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Each year, Moody Bible Institute awards about 91 degrees to students majoring in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $23,950 Median Starting Salary $49,707
#3 #3 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Judson University Elgin, IL At Judson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Architecture. In fact, Judson University awards 47 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 870–1,100 Est. Net Price * $21,331 Median Starting Salary $51,007
#4 #4 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 213 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $27,935 Median Starting Salary $50,816
#5 #5 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA At Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Est. Net Price * $22,872 Median Starting Salary $51,728
#6 #6 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR Annually, John Brown University grants around 34 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Family and Community Services, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,370 Est. Net Price * $21,464 Median Starting Salary $49,067
#7 #7 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. North Greenville University Tigerville, SC At North Greenville University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Wellness, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Est. Net Price * $20,264 Median Starting Salary $51,110
#8 #8 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX Annually, Southwestern Assemblies of God University awards around 59 degrees to those majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $19,834 Median Starting Salary $50,559
#9 #9 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Bushnell University Eugene, OR At Bushnell University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Nursing Administration. In fact, Bushnell University awards 27 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,320 Est. Net Price * $22,534 Median Starting Salary $51,106
#10 #10 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 38 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,160 Est. Net Price * $20,713 Median Starting Salary $51,966
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Mobile Mobile, AL At the University of Mobile, the three most popular college majors students...view more	N/A	73%	7	1,080 - 1,280	$20,503	$49,867
Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Each year, Moody Bible Institute awards about 91 degrees to students majoring...view more	96	98%	9	980 - 1,180	$23,950	$49,707
Judson University Elgin, IL At Judson University, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	78	63%	5	870 - 1,100	$21,331	$51,007
Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 213 degrees to students...view more	N/A	74%	18	1,010 - 1,210	$27,935	$50,816
Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA At Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School, the three most...view more	N/A	95%	8	1,080 - 1,260	$22,872	$51,728
John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR Annually, John Brown University grants around 34 degrees to students studying...view more	N/A	68%	8	1,090 - 1,370	$21,464	$49,067
North Greenville University Tigerville, SC At North Greenville University, the three most popular college majors...view more	N/A	63%	4	1,060 - 1,280	$20,264	$51,110
Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX Annually, Southwestern Assemblies of God University awards around 59 degrees...view more	N/A	84%	3	930 - 1,110	$19,834	$50,559
Bushnell University Eugene, OR At Bushnell University, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	N/A	66%	1	1,010 - 1,320	$22,534	$51,106
Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 38 degrees to students studying...view more	N/A	54%	1	980 - 1,160	$20,713	$51,966

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About Religious/Sacred Music

A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, cantors, organists, and chanters.

While Religious/Sacred Music offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Religious/Sacred Music all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Virginia. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Religious/Sacred Music is $34,880.

Popularity of Religious/Sacred Music Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Religious/Sacred Music, include Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, which are in high demand. Yet there are careers that pay more, like Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. The most available position for Religious/Sacred Music majors is Music Directors and Composers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Religious/Sacred Music majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,930	369	4,481	4,604	3%
Music Directors and Composers	$62,590	2,213	22,481	22,741	1%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Religious/Sacred Music majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

233

Female Students

120 (51%)

Male Students

113 (48%)

White (156, 67%)

Hispanic or Latino (21, 9%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (20, 9%)

Black or African American (12, 5%)

Asian (7, 3%)

U.S. Nonresident (7, 3%)

Two or more races (6, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (2, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (2, 1%)

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Religious/Sacred Music

#1 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

73%

7

1,080–1,280

$20,503

$49,867

#2 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

98%

9

980–1,180

$23,950

$49,707

#3 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

63%

5

870–1,100

$21,331

$51,007

#4 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

74%

18

1,010–1,210

$27,935

$50,816

#5 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

95%

8

1,080–1,260

$22,872

$51,728

#6 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

68%

8

1,090–1,370

$21,464

$49,067

#7 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

63%

4

1,060–1,280

$20,264

$51,110

#8 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

84%

3

930–1,110

$19,834

$50,559

#9 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

66%

1

1,010–1,320

$22,534

$51,106

#10 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

54%

1

980–1,160

$20,713

$51,966

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