2026 Best Sacred Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Sacred Music bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 158 schools 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 analyzed 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found North Central University to be the best Sacred Music school in the United States. Located in Minneapolis, MN, North Central University is a private not-for-profit institution. North Central University posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,220. North Central University Sacred Music students take on a median of $25,496 in debt. More on North Central University
The strong Sacred Music programs at Olivet Nazarene University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bourbonnais, IL. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $38,900. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $26,797. Get the full Olivet Nazarene University report
You'll be in good company at Southeastern University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Lakeland, FL, Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. Students borrow a median of $27,500 to complete their Sacred Music program here. More on Southeastern University
A rank of #4 makes Ohio Christian University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Circleville, OH, Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Ohio Christian University graduates 50% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $19,190 in tuition and fees. The median Sacred Music program debt is $30,947. Read the full report on Ohio Christian University
Moody Bible Institute came in at #5 on this year's Sacred Music ranking in the United States. Located in Chicago, IL, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Moody Bible Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,786. Students borrow a median of $13,318 to complete their Sacred Music program here. See the full Moody Bible Institute profile
Colorado Christian University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $28,846 in tuition and fees. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $36,092. Read more about Colorado Christian University
Concordia University Ann Arbor came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private not-for-profit institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $35,410. Students borrow a median of $27,584 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Read the full report on Concordia University Ann Arbor
Crown College did well this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Saint Bonifacius, MN, Crown College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,410. Crown College Sacred Music students take on a median of $29,537 in debt. Read the full report on Crown College
Kings University placed #11 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Kings University is a private not-for-profit school based in Southlake, TX. Kings University posts a six-year graduation rate of 33%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,480. Students borrow a median of $48,998 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Read more about Kings University
Concordia University Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #12 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mequon, WI. Concordia University Wisconsin posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,470. Concordia University Wisconsin Sacred Music students take on a median of $27,172 in debt. See the full Concordia University Wisconsin profile
Lenoir Rhyne University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Lenoir Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hickory, NC. Lenoir Rhyne University graduates 48% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $31,900 in tuition and fees. Lenoir Rhyne University Sacred Music students take on a median of $26,900 in debt. Get the full Lenoir Rhyne University report
Northwest University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Northwest University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kirkland, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,035. Northwest University Sacred Music students take on a median of $22,439 in debt. Read more about Northwest University
Lee University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. 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. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $26,422. See the full Lee University profile
Lancaster Bible College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in Lancaster, PA, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Lancaster Bible College graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,990. Lancaster Bible College Sacred Music students take on a median of $28,507 in debt. Get the full Lancaster Bible College report
Johnson University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Johnson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,122. Graduates carry a median of $23,819 in student loans. Read the full report on Johnson University
Biola University placed #19 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in La Mirada, CA. Biola University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,984. The median Sacred Music program debt is $25,308. See the full Biola University profile
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #20 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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,530. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $15,559. Read more about Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Baylor University placed #21 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Based in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $58,100. Graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans. More on Baylor University
Life Pacific College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Dimas, CA. Life Pacific College posts a six-year graduation rate of 38%. Students from in state pay about $22,118 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,521 to complete their Sacred Music program here. See the full Life Pacific College profile
Valley Forge Christian College landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Based in Phoenixville, PA, Valley Forge Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,240. Students borrow a median of $27,634 to complete their Sacred Music program here. See the full Valley Forge Christian College profile
Ozark Christian College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Based in Joplin, MO, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Ozark Christian College posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Students from in state pay about $16,000 in tuition and fees. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $23,500. See the full Ozark Christian College profile
Truett Mcconnell College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Set in Cleveland, GA, Truett Mcconnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 38% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,792. Graduates carry a median of $24,936 in student loans. Get the full Truett Mcconnell College report
Columbia International University placed #26 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Based in Columbia, SC, Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,900. Students borrow a median of $21,667 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Read more about Columbia International University
Samford University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Samford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Birmingham, AL. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $40,150 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,039 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Read the full report on Samford University
Hope International University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Located in Fullerton, CA, Hope International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Hope International University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,125. Students borrow a median of $24,656 to complete their Sacred Music program here. See the full Hope International University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Sacred Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
North Greenville University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Based in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $25,800. The median Sacred Music program debt is $24,128. Get the full North Greenville University report
Indiana Wesleyan University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Based in Marion, IN, Indiana Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Indiana Wesleyan University graduates 66% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,352. Students borrow a median of $31,454 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Get the full Indiana Wesleyan University report
Liberty University placed #33 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lynchburg, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. The median Sacred Music program debt is $27,000. More on Liberty University
University Of Mobile did well this year, earning the #35 position. Set in Mobile, AL, University Of Mobile is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,910. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $27,000. Read more about University Of Mobile
Spring Arbor University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Located in Spring Arbor, MI, Spring Arbor University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $34,014 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,268 to complete their Sacred Music program here. More on Spring Arbor University
Anderson University Indiana ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read more about Anderson University Indiana
Pfeiffer University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Get the full Pfeiffer University report
Southern Methodist University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. More on Southern Methodist University
Trevecca Nazarene University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read more about Trevecca Nazarene University
Oakland City University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Oakland City University report
Bethel University Tennessee did well this year, earning the #36 position. More on Bethel University Tennessee
Oklahoma Baptist University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Oklahoma Baptist University
Ouachita Baptist University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Ouachita Baptist University
University Of Southern California came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Southern California report
University Of St Thomas Texas placed #40 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Get the full University Of St Thomas Texas report
University Of Sioux Falls landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Sioux Falls profile
Mississippi College did well this year, earning the #42 position. More on Mississippi College
Visible Music College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Visible Music College
Lee College
Lee College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. See the full Lee College profile
Grace College Of Divinity placed #45 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. More on Grace College Of Divinity
International Baptist College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on International Baptist College
University Of Mary Hardin Baylor landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Mary Hardin Baylor report
Eastern Nazarene College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read more about Eastern Nazarene College
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary placed #49 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Get the full Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary report
Academy For Jewish Religion ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read more about Academy For Jewish Religion
Related Sacred Music Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Sacred Music Schools (All Levels)
- Best Sacred Music Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Sacred Music Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Sacred Music Associate’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
These rankings are produced 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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