2026 Best Sacred Music Schools
Looking for the best Sacred Music programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 158 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Sacred Music Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Of Religion this year in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Of Religion is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Of Religion
The strong Sacred Music programs at North Central University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in Minneapolis, MN, North Central University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,220. North Central University Sacred Music students take on a median of $25,496 in debt. More on North Central University
You'll be in good company at Olivet Nazarene University, which ranked #3 this year. Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bourbonnais, IL. About 61% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,900. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $26,797. Read the full report on Olivet Nazarene University
You'll be in good company at Southeastern University, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Lakeland, FL, Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. Students borrow a median of $27,500 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Get the full Southeastern University report
University Of Notre Dame came in at #5 on this year's Sacred Music ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Notre Dame, IN. About 95% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,891 to complete their Sacred Music program here. More on University Of Notre Dame
Moody Bible Institute landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,786. Moody Bible Institute Sacred Music students take on a median of $13,318 in debt. More on Moody Bible Institute
Ohio Christian University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Circleville, OH, Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $19,190 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $30,947 in student loans. More on Ohio Christian University
Colorado Christian University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Based in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,846. Colorado Christian University Sacred Music students take on a median of $36,092 in debt. See the full Colorado Christian University profile
Concordia University Ann Arbor ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,410. Graduates carry a median of $27,584 in student loans. More on Concordia University Ann Arbor
Crown College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Saint Bonifacius, MN, Crown College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $31,410. Students borrow a median of $29,537 to complete their Sacred Music program here. More on Crown College
Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mequon, WI. About 69% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,470. Concordia University Wisconsin Sacred Music students take on a median of $27,172 in debt. Read the full report on Concordia University Wisconsin
Kings University placed #14 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Kings University is a private not-for-profit school based in Southlake, TX. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,480. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $48,998. See the full Kings University profile
Lenoir Rhyne University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Hickory, NC, Lenoir Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lenoir Rhyne University posts a six-year graduation rate of 48%. Students from in state pay about $31,900 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,900 in student loans. More on Lenoir Rhyne University
Northwest University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Located in Kirkland, WA, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $36,035 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,439 in student loans. Read the full report on Northwest University
Lancaster Bible College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Located in Lancaster, PA, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $29,990 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $28,507 in student loans. See the full Lancaster Bible College profile
Johnson University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Knoxville, TN. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $21,122. Students borrow a median of $23,819 to complete their Sacred Music program here. See the full Johnson University profile
Southern Methodist University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,040. The median Sacred Music program debt is $20,712. See the full Southern Methodist University profile
Lee University did well this year, earning the #21 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cleveland, TN. Lee University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. In-state tuition and fees average $23,790. Students borrow a median of $26,422 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Get the full Lee University report
Biola University placed #22 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in La Mirada, CA. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,984. Students borrow a median of $25,308 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Get the full Biola University report
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Kansas City, MO. About 64% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,530. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $15,559. Read the full report on Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Baylor University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waco, TX. About 80% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,100. Graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans. Read more about Baylor University
Life Pacific College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Dimas, CA. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $22,118. Graduates carry a median of $22,521 in student loans. More on Life Pacific College
Valley Forge Christian College placed #26 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Phoenixville, PA. Valley Forge Christian College graduates 49% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,240. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $27,634. Read the full report on Valley Forge Christian College
Ozark Christian College did well this year, earning the #27 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Joplin, MO. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $16,000. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete their Sacred Music program here. See the full Ozark Christian College profile
Truett Mcconnell College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Truett Mcconnell College is a private not-for-profit school based in Cleveland, GA. About 38% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $26,792. Students borrow a median of $24,936 to complete their Sacred Music program here. More on Truett Mcconnell College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Sacred Music Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Columbia International University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbia, SC. About 46% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $27,900. Graduates carry a median of $21,667 in student loans. See the full Columbia International University profile
Valor Christian College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Valor Christian College is a private not-for-profit school based in Canal Winchester, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,612. Students borrow a median of $18,686 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Get the full Valor Christian College report
Samford University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Located in Birmingham, AL, Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Students from in state pay about $40,150 in tuition and fees. The median Sacred Music program debt is $21,039. Read the full report on Samford University
Hope International University did well this year, earning the #32 position. Hope International University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fullerton, CA. Hope International University graduates 49% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,125. Students borrow a median of $24,656 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Read the full report on Hope International University
North Greenville University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Located in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. North Greenville University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,800. North Greenville University Sacred Music students take on a median of $24,128 in debt. See the full North Greenville University profile
Mercer University placed #35 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Located in Macon, GA, Mercer University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,565. Mercer University Sacred Music students take on a median of $32,463 in debt. Read the full report on Mercer University
Indiana Wesleyan University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Indiana Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Marion, IN. About 66% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,352. Students borrow a median of $31,454 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Get the full Indiana Wesleyan University report
Dallas Baptist University came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Set in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Dallas Baptist University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,190. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $22,819. Read the full report on Dallas Baptist University
Liberty University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Read more about Liberty University
Andrews University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Berrien Springs, MI, Andrews University is a private not-for-profit institution. Andrews University posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. In-state tuition and fees average $35,056. Students borrow a median of $26,314 to complete their Sacred Music program here. See the full Andrews University profile
University Of Mobile landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mobile, AL. About 57% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,910. University Of Mobile Sacred Music students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full University Of Mobile report
Spring Arbor University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Set in Spring Arbor, MI, Spring Arbor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Spring Arbor University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. In-state tuition and fees average $34,014. Spring Arbor University Sacred Music students take on a median of $28,268 in debt. See the full Spring Arbor University profile
University Of North Florida placed #38 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read more about University Of North Florida
Hannibal Lagrange College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on Hannibal Lagrange College
Grace College Of Divinity ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Get the full Grace College Of Divinity report
Corban University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Corban University
Eastern Nazarene College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read more about Eastern Nazarene College
Central Christian College Of The Bible placed #43 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read more about Central Christian College Of The Bible
Judson University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Judson University
Academy For Jewish Religion did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Academy For Jewish Religion
Milligan College
Milligan College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Get the full Milligan College report
Gods Bible School And College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read the full report on Gods Bible School And College
University Of Arkansas ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read more about University Of Arkansas
Oklahoma Wesleyan University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Get the full Oklahoma Wesleyan University report
Free Will Baptist Bible College placed #50 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read more about Free Will Baptist Bible College
Best Sacred Music Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Sacred Music Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Sacred Music Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Sacred Music Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Sacred Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Sacred Music Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Sacred Music Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Sacred Music Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 158 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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