Bachelor’s Degrees in Sacred Music
Education Levels of Sacred Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 302 people earned their bachelor's degree in sacred music. This makes it the 225th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sacred music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 302 |
| Master’s Degree | 134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
| Associate Degree | 19 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Sacred Music Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sacred music is $30,092. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $29,903 to a high of $31,688.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for sacred music students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in sacred music. About 50.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 149 |
| Women | 153 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sacred music bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 211 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Sacred Music Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 129 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in sacred music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for sacred music students seekinga bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Liberty University. About 51% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,092.
Southeastern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sacred music. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from SEU. About 56% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southeastern University sacred music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,092.
University of Mobile comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from University of Mobile. Data shows that University of Mobile graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,092.
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,342 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,092.
Lee University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sacred music. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,470 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Lee University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sacred music at Lee University make a median salary of 30,092.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Central University. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from North Central University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. North Central University sacred music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,092.
Biola University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Biola. About 33% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sacred music at Biola University make a median salary of 30,092.
Cedarville University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Cedarville. Of these students, 50% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Cedarville University sacred music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,092.
The 9th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,168 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from IWU. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sacred music at Indiana Wesleyan University make a median salary of 30,092.
Life Pacific College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from LIFE Bible College. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that LIFE Bible College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,092.
Lincoln Christian University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sacred music. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lincoln Christian University sacred music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,092.
Charleston Southern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from CSU. Charleston Southern University sacred music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,092.
The 11th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Asbury University. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Asbury. Asbury University sacred music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,092.
California Baptist University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Cal Baptist. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California Baptist University sacred music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,092.
Oral Roberts University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,502 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from ORU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ORU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,092.
East Texas Baptist University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from East Texas Baptist University. Data shows that East Texas Baptist University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,092.
Baylor University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Baylor. Baylor University sacred music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,092.
Anderson University South Carolina comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Anderson University South Carolina. Data shows that Anderson University South Carolina graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,092.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sacred music that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 2,151 |
| Biblical Studies | 2,030 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,097 |
| Religious Education | 609 |
| Missionary Studies | 417 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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