2026 Best Sacred Music Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Sacred Music master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 158 institutions 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 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Of Religion to be the best Sacred Music school 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
Out of the 158 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Notre Dame landed the #2 spot. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school based in Notre Dame, IN. University Of Notre Dame graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. The median Sacred Music program debt is $19,891. Read more about University Of Notre Dame
You'll be in good company at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,040. The median Sacred Music program debt is $20,712. Read the full report on Southern Methodist University
A rank of #5 makes Baylor University one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waco, TX. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $58,100. Baylor University Sacred Music students take on a median of $23,928 in debt. More on Baylor University
Mercer University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Mercer University is a private not-for-profit school based in Macon, GA. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $31,565. Mercer University Sacred Music students take on a median of $32,463 in debt. More on Mercer University
Dallas Baptist University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Dallas Baptist University graduates 58% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,190. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $22,819. Read more about Dallas Baptist University
Liberty University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lynchburg, VA. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Read more about Liberty University
Andrews University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Located in Berrien Springs, MI, Andrews University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $35,056 in tuition and fees. The median Sacred Music program debt is $26,314. Read the full report on Andrews University
Lee University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,790. The median Sacred Music program debt is $26,422. Read more about Lee University
University Of Mobile placed #11 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Based in Mobile, AL, University Of Mobile is a private not-for-profit institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,910. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $27,000. See the full University Of Mobile profile
Baptist Bible College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. See the full Baptist Bible College profile
Dordt College
Dordt College placed #12 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read more about Dordt College
Hardin Simmons University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Read more about Hardin Simmons University
Oakland City University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Oakland City University
Colorado Christian University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Colorado Christian University report
Presbyterian College did well this year, earning the #16 position. See the full Presbyterian College profile
Central Christian College Of The Bible came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Central Christian College Of The Bible
Hope International University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Hope International University
Letourneau University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. See the full Letourneau University profile
Mississippi College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read more about Mississippi College
Duquesne University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. More on Duquesne University
University Of Sioux Falls ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. See the full University Of Sioux Falls profile
Lancaster Bible College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. See the full Lancaster Bible College profile
Mount Vernon Nazarene University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Union Bible College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. More on Union Bible College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Sacred Music Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America placed #26 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read more about Jewish Theological Seminary Of America
Indiana Wesleyan University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read more about Indiana Wesleyan University
Trinity Baptist College placed #28 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read more about Trinity Baptist College
Universidad Teologica Del Caribe ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. More on Universidad Teologica Del Caribe
Columbia International University did well this year, earning the #30 position. More on Columbia International University
Concordia University Saint Paul came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Get the full Concordia University Saint Paul report
St Olaf College
St Olaf College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Get the full St Olaf College report
Academy For Jewish Religion California ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. See the full Academy For Jewish Religion California profile
Asbury University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Get the full Asbury University report
Bob Jones University placed #35 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. More on Bob Jones University
Brewton Parker College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read more about Brewton Parker College
Pfeiffer University placed #37 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read the full report on Pfeiffer University
Union University
Union University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Union University
Shorter University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Shorter University report
Seton Hill University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Read more about Seton Hill University
North Greenville University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. More on North Greenville University
Bethlehem College And Seminary did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Bethlehem College And Seminary
Samford University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Samford University report
Emmanuel College Georgia ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Get the full Emmanuel College Georgia report
Boston University did well this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full Boston University report
Northwestern University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. See the full Northwestern University profile
University Of St Thomas Texas ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Sacred Music schools. Get the full University Of St Thomas Texas report
Vanguard University Of Southern California placed #48 among Sacred Music schools in the United States. Get the full Vanguard University Of Southern California report
Warner University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read more about Warner University
Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary
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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Sacred Music Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Sacred Music Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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