2026 Best Value Sacred Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Sacred Music bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 158 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Sacred Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, our #1 best-value Sacred Music school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kansas City, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,530. The median Sacred Music program debt is $15,559. Median earnings reach $50,535 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,559 median debt. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Moody Bible Institute earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in Chicago, IL, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,786. Graduates carry a median of $13,318 in student loans. Median earnings reach $45,399 ten years out. Set against $13,318 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Moody Bible Institute has an acceptance rate of 83%. See the full Moody Bible Institute profile
A rank of #3 makes Ohio Christian University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Circleville, OH, Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,190. The median Sacred Music program debt is $30,947. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,813. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio Christian University admits about 38% of applicants. Read the full report on Ohio Christian University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kings University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Southlake, TX, Kings University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,480. Graduates carry a median of $48,998 in student loans. Kings University alumni report median earnings of $41,471 a decade after entry. Set against $48,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Kings University
Ozark Christian College placed #7 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Joplin, MO. Students from in state pay about $16,000 in tuition and fees. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $23,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,297. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ozark Christian College admits about 94% of applicants. Get the full Ozark Christian College report
North Central University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Minneapolis, MN, North Central University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $32,220. Students borrow a median of $25,496 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,064 ten years after entry. Set against $25,496 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. Read more about North Central University
Southeastern University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Lakeland, FL, Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,950. Graduates carry a median of $27,500 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,744. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southeastern University has an acceptance rate of 53%. Get the full Southeastern University report
Johnson University placed #11 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. Located in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,122. Graduates carry a median of $23,819 in student loans. Johnson University alumni report median earnings of $40,596 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Johnson University admits about 65% of applicants. More on Johnson University
Lee University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Based in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,790. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $26,422. Median earnings reach $43,222 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,422 median debt. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Lee University
Life Pacific College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Based in San Dimas, CA, Life Pacific College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,118. Graduates carry a median of $22,521 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,299. That is a strong return on a $22,521 median debt. Life Pacific College admits about 96% of applicants. See the full Life Pacific College profile
Colorado Christian University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $28,846. The median Sacred Music program debt is $36,092. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,416. Set against $36,092 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Colorado Christian University profile
Olivet Nazarene University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sacred Music schools. Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bourbonnais, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,900. Students borrow a median of $26,797 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Median earnings reach $53,213 ten years out. Set against $26,797 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. More on Olivet Nazarene University
Crown College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Crown College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Bonifacius, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,410. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $29,537. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,057 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $29,537 median debt. Crown College has an acceptance rate of 23%. See the full Crown College profile
Valley Forge Christian College placed #17 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. Located in Phoenixville, PA, Valley Forge Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,240. Graduates carry a median of $27,634 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,016. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted. More on Valley Forge Christian College
Concordia University Ann Arbor offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,410. Concordia University Ann Arbor Sacred Music students take on a median of $27,584 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,075. Set against $27,584 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Ann Arbor admits about 69% of applicants. More on Concordia University Ann Arbor
Truett Mcconnell College landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Cleveland, GA, Truett Mcconnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $26,792. Students borrow a median of $24,936 to complete their Sacred Music program here. Median earnings reach $46,700 ten years out. Set against $24,936 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Truett Mcconnell College has an acceptance rate of 78%. More on Truett Mcconnell College
Lancaster Bible College landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lancaster, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,990. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $28,507. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,096 ten years after entry. Set against $28,507 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lancaster Bible College has an acceptance rate of 56%. Read more about Lancaster Bible College
Liberty University offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Liberty University alumni report median earnings of $44,813 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Liberty University has an acceptance rate of 99%. Read more about Liberty University
Concordia University Wisconsin placed #22 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mequon, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. The median Sacred Music program debt is $27,172. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,075. Set against $27,172 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Wisconsin has an acceptance rate of 78%. Read more about Concordia University Wisconsin
Columbia International University placed #23 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. Located in Columbia, SC, Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,900. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $21,667. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,951. Set against $21,667 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbia International University admits about 94% of applicants. Read the full report on Columbia International University
North Greenville University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sacred Music schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tigerville, SC. Students from in state pay about $25,800 in tuition and fees. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $24,128. North Greenville University alumni report median earnings of $43,035 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,128 median debt. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. More on North Greenville University
Northwest University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kirkland, WA. Students from in state pay about $36,035 in tuition and fees. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $22,439. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,914. Set against $22,439 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Northwest University profile
Lenoir Rhyne University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hickory, NC. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,900. Graduates carry a median of $26,900 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,543 ten years after entry. Set against $26,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Lenoir Rhyne University report
Samford University came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Set in Birmingham, AL, Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,150 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Median earnings reach $58,469 ten years out. Set against $21,039 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%. Read more about Samford University
Indiana Wesleyan University landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Marion, IN, Indiana Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $32,352 in tuition and fees. The median Sacred Music program debt is $31,454. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,986. Set against $31,454 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%. Get the full Indiana Wesleyan University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Sacred Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Hope International University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Fullerton, CA, Hope International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,125. The median Sacred Music program debt is $24,656. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,697. That is a strong return on a $24,656 median debt. Hope International University admits about 33% of applicants. Read the full report on Hope International University
Biola University placed #31 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in La Mirada, CA. Students from in state pay about $48,984 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,308 in student loans. Median earnings reach $56,778 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Biola University report
Baylor University came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Located in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $58,100 in tuition and fees. Typical Sacred Music student debt is $23,928. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $65,793. That is a strong return on a $23,928 median debt. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Baylor University
University Of Mobile ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sacred Music schools. Located in Mobile, AL, University Of Mobile is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,611. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Mobile
Spring Arbor University placed #36 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. Based in Spring Arbor, MI, Spring Arbor University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,014. Spring Arbor University Sacred Music students take on a median of $28,268 in debt. Spring Arbor University alumni report median earnings of $51,732 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%. See the full Spring Arbor University profile
Trevecca Nazarene University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sacred Music schools. More on Trevecca Nazarene University
Seton Hill University offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Seton Hill University profile
Duquesne University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Duquesne University report
Boston University placed #34 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. See the full Boston University profile
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Jewish Theological Seminary Of America
Hannibal Lagrange College placed #36 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. Get the full Hannibal Lagrange College report
Kansas Christian College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sacred Music schools. Read more about Kansas Christian College
Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Of Religion offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Of Religion profile
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary placed #39 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. Read the full report on Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
Kellogg Community College placed #40 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. More on Kellogg Community College
Capital University placed #41 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. Get the full Capital University report
Warner University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Warner University
Family Of Faith College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Family Of Faith College report
Texas Christian University placed #44 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. More on Texas Christian University
Bryan College Dayton landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Bryan College Dayton
Concordia University Saint Paul placed #46 among the best-value Sacred Music schools in the United States. More on Concordia University Saint Paul
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary profile
Union University
Union University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sacred Music schools. See the full Union University profile
Urshan College
Urshan College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full Urshan College report
Corban University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Corban University
Related Sacred Music Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Sacred Music Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Sacred Music Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Sacred Music Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Sacred Music Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Sacred Music Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Sacred Music Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Sacred Music Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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