Master’s Degrees in Sacred Music
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Education Levels of Sacred Music Majors
In 2020-2021, 124 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in sacred music is $34,920. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $32,030 and the high is $37,811.
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 62.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 77 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sacred music master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The sacred music program at Liberty University awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 37% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. The sacred music program at California Baptist University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 9% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Notre Dame. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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 $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at SBTS. Of these students, 10% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $32,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,872 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in sacred music from DBU. About 44% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at HUC - JIR. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $30,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,934 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at UST. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sacred music. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. The sacred music program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $23,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,260 per year. The sacred music program at University of Mobile awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Academy for Jewish Religion - California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sacred music. The sacred music program at Academy for Jewish Religion - California awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
William Carey University is the 12th 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 $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,875 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from William Carey University.
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 $10,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,326 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Calvary.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #12 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 $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. The sacred music program at Southern Methodist University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Rider University is the 12th 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 $35,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,599 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Rider. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hebrew College is the 12th 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 $29,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,880 per year. The sacred music program at Hebrew College awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lincoln Christian 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 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Baylor University. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Baylor.
The 19th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lee University. 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. The sacred music program at Lee University awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,473 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Campbellsville University.
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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 | 10,469 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
| Biblical Studies | 844 |
| Religious Education | 570 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 512 |
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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