2026 Best Sacred Music Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Sacred Music associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 158 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Southeastern University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakeland, FL. Southeastern University graduates 44% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. Southeastern University Sacred Music students take on a median of $27,500 in debt. Read more about Southeastern University
Ohio Christian University came in at #2 on this year's Sacred Music ranking in the United States. Based in Circleville, OH, Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,190. Ohio Christian University Sacred Music students take on a median of $30,947 in debt. Read more about Ohio Christian University
You'll be in good company at Kings University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Southlake, TX, Kings University is a private not-for-profit institution. Kings University posts a six-year graduation rate of 33%. Students from in state pay about $12,480 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $48,998 to complete their Sacred Music program here. More on Kings University
Valor Christian College came in at #4 on this year's Sacred Music ranking in the United States. Valor Christian College is a private not-for-profit school based in Canal Winchester, OH. Students from in state pay about $10,612 in tuition and fees. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $18,686. See the full Valor Christian College profile
Out of the 158 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary landed the #5 spot. Get the full Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary report
Lee University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. See the full Lee University profile
Baylor University placed #7 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. See the full Baylor University profile
Franciscan University Of Steubenville ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. See the full Franciscan University Of Steubenville profile
Emmanuel College Georgia placed #9 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read more about Emmanuel College Georgia
Arizona Christian University placed #10 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read more about Arizona Christian University
Oklahoma Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Family Of Faith College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Get the full Family Of Faith College report
Central Christian College Of Kansas landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Central Christian College Of Kansas report
Southwest Baptist University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Southwest Baptist University report
Dallas Baptist University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. More on Dallas Baptist University
Mount Olive College placed #16 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read the full report on Mount Olive College
Gods Bible School And College did well this year, earning the #17 position. See the full Gods Bible School And College profile
Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Of Religion placed #18 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. See the full Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Of Religion profile
William Carey University placed #19 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Get the full William Carey University report
International Baptist College placed #20 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read the full report on International Baptist College
Judson University placed #21 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read the full report on Judson University
Mount Vernon Nazarene University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read the full report on Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Colorado Christian University placed #23 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read the full report on Colorado Christian University
Universidad Teologica Del Caribe landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. See the full Universidad Teologica Del Caribe profile
Seton Hill University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Get the full Seton Hill University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Sacred Music Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Shenandoah University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about Shenandoah University
Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne
Northwest Christian University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Read more about Northwest Christian University
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary placed #29 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Union Bible College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. More on Union Bible College
Union University
Union University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Union University
Corban University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. See the full Corban University profile
Oklahoma Baptist University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. See the full Oklahoma Baptist University profile
Trinity Baptist College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Trinity Baptist College report
Baptist Bible College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Baptist Bible College report
Valley Forge Christian College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. More on Valley Forge Christian College
Texas Lutheran University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. See the full Texas Lutheran University profile
Concordia University Seward came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Concordia University Seward
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. More on Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College
Texas Christian University placed #40 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read the full report on Texas Christian University
Allegheny Wesleyan College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read the full report on Allegheny Wesleyan College
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read the full report on Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
Biola University
Biola University did well this year, earning the #43 position. More on Biola University
Visible Music College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. More on Visible Music College
Campbellsville University did well this year, earning the #45 position. More on Campbellsville University
Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. More on Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary
Oak Hills Christian College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Oak Hills Christian College
Bethel College
Bethel College placed #48 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read the full report on Bethel College
Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary placed #49 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. See the full Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary profile
Houghton College
Houghton College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Houghton College
Related Sacred Music Rankings
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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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