Master’s Degrees in Sacred Music
Education Levels of Sacred Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 134 people earned their master's degree in sacred music. This earns it the #227 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in sacred music is $43,737. 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 $43,737 to a high of $43,737.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in sacred music. About 56.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 76 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sacred music master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 73 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Sacred Music Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a master’s degree in sacred music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 35 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Liberty University. About 57% of this group were women, and 31% 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 $43,737.
California Baptist University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sacred music. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Cal Baptist. About 33% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at California Baptist University make a median salary of 43,737.
University of Notre Dame is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Notre Dame. Of these students, 40% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Notre Dame sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in sacred music from SBTS. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
Dallas Baptist University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in sacred music from DBU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at Dallas Baptist University make a median salary of 43,737.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in sacred music from HUC - JIR. Data shows that HUC - JIR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
University of St. Thomas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,934 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in sacred music from UST. About 71% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UST graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
The 7th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,676 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Data shows that Jewish Theological Seminary of America graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sacred music. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in sacred music from NOBTS. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 43,737.
University of Mobile is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in sacred music from University of Mobile. University of Mobile sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
Academy for Jewish Religion - California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sacred music. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Academy for Jewish Religion - California. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at Academy for Jewish Religion - California make a median salary of 43,737.
William Carey University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from William Carey University. William Carey University sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Calvary University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,830 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Calvary. Calvary University sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sacred music. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in sacred music from SMU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that SMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
Hebrew College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Hebrew College. Data shows that Hebrew College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Baylor University. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Baylor. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at Baylor University make a median salary of 43,737.
The 19th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lee University. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Lee University. Lee University sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
Campbellsville University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Campbellsville University. Data shows that Campbellsville University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sacred music that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 9,872 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,227 |
| Biblical Studies | 781 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 518 |
| Religious Education | 425 |
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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