Doctor’s Degrees in Sacred Music
Education Levels of Sacred Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 33 people earned their doctor's degree in sacred music. This earns it the #176 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for sacred music students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in sacred music. About 51.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sacred music doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Sacred Music Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in sacred music. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sacred music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in sacred music from Liberty University. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Methodist University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in sacred music from SMU.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in sacred music from SBTS.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in sacred music from NOBTS. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in sacred music from Notre Dame.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sacred music that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,871 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 273 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 245 |
| Religious Education | 114 |
| Biblical Studies | 97 |
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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