Bachelor’s Degrees in Sacred Music
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Education Levels of Sacred Music Majors
In 2020-2021, 364 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 | 364 |
| Master’s Degree | 124 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Associate Degree | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Sacred Music Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sacred music is $26,516. 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 $26,239 to a high of $29,582.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sacred music is $27,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $27,000.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in sacred music. About 53.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 171 |
| Women | 193 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sacred music bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 258 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Liberty University. About 49% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $27,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. The sacred music program at Southeastern University awarded 23 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $23,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,260 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from University of Mobile. Of these students, 39% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School.
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 $19,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Lee University. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $26,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,260 per year. The sacred music program at North Central University awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $44,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Biola. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $33,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,864 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from Cedarville.
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 $28,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,512 per year. The sacred music program at Indiana Wesleyan University awarded 7 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $17,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,540 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from LIFE Bible College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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 $14,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,712 per year. The sacred music program at Lincoln Christian University awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Charleston Southern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sacred music. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,085 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in sacred music from CSU. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $32,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,990 per year. The sacred music program at Asbury University awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Baptist University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Cal Baptist. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oral Roberts University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sacred music. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,670 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at ORU. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $26,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,786 per year. The sacred music program at East Texas Baptist University awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Baylor University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sacred music. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. The sacred music program at Baylor University awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Anderson University South Carolina 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 $27,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Anderson University South Carolina. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sacred music. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at MBTS. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Nyack College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Nyack. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 2,603 |
| Biblical Studies | 2,456 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,115 |
| Religious Education | 708 |
| Missionary Studies | 455 |
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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