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2026 Most Popular Sacred Music Schools

There are 158 colleges that offer a degree in Sacred Music. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:

Finding the Best Sacred Music School for You

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Sacred Music program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.

The Most Popular Sacred Music Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 158 schools in the United States offering Sacred Music programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Sacred Music Schools.

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Our 2026 rankings named Liberty University the most popular school in the U.S. for Sacred Music majors. Liberty University is a private nonprofit school located in Lynchburg, VA. This school awarded 107 degrees in Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,414. Read full report on Sacred Music at Liberty University

#2

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Cedarville University is a private nonprofit school located in Cedarville, OH. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,463. Full Sacred Music at Cedarville University Report

California Baptist University comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. California Baptist University is a private nonprofit school located in Riverside, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $47,533. Full Sacred Music at California Baptist University Report

#4

Life Pacific University

San Dimas, CA

Life Pacific University comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Located in San Dimas, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,623. Read More…

#5

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

Southeastern University comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Located in Lakeland, FL, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,472. Read full report on Sacred Music at Southeastern University

#6

University of Mobile

Mobile, AL

University of Mobile landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Sacred Music Schools ranking. Located in Mobile, AL, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,717. Read full report on Sacred Music at University of Mobile

Dallas Baptist University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Located in Dallas, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 11 degrees in Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,535. Read full report on Sacred Music at Dallas Baptist University

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Louisville, KY. This school awarded 10 degrees in Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,381. Read More…

#9

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. University of Notre Dame is a private nonprofit school located in Notre Dame, IN. This school awarded 10 degrees in Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,362. Read More…

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is a private nonprofit school located in New York, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,253. Full Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Report

#11

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

Lee University comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Located in Cleveland, TN, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $35,892. Read full report on Sacred Music at Lee University

Southern Methodist University comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Southern Methodist University is a private nonprofit school located in Dallas, TX. This school awarded 9 degrees in Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $67,114. Full Sacred Music at Southern Methodist University Report

#13

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

Biola University landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Sacred Music Schools ranking. Biola University is a private nonprofit school located in La Mirada, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $36,740. Full Sacred Music at Biola University Report

#14

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX

Nelson University comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Nelson University is a private nonprofit school located in Waxahachie, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $33,834. Full Sacred Music at Nelson University Report

#15

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA

Northwest University comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Northwest University is a private nonprofit school located in Kirkland, WA. This school awarded 8 degrees in Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,118. Read More…

#16

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN

North Central University landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Sacred Music Schools ranking. North Central University is a private nonprofit school located in Minneapolis, MN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,902. Read More…

#17

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC

North Greenville University comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. North Greenville University is a private nonprofit school located in Tigerville, SC. This school awarded 7 degrees in Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $35,763. Full Sacred Music at North Greenville University Report

#18

Anderson University

Anderson, SC

Anderson University landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Sacred Music Schools ranking. Anderson University is a private nonprofit school located in Anderson, SC. This school awarded 6 degrees in Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,774. Full Sacred Music at Anderson University Report

Azusa Pacific University landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Sacred Music Schools ranking. Located in Azusa, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,824. Read full report on Sacred Music at Azusa Pacific University

East Texas Baptist University comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Located in Marshall, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,108. Full Sacred Music at East Texas Baptist University Report

#21

Manna University

Fayetteville, NC

Manna University landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Sacred Music Schools ranking. Manna University is a private nonprofit school located in Fayetteville, NC. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Sacred Music at Manna University

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Located in New Orleans, LA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,531. Read More…

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Sacred Music Schools ranking. Located in El Dorado Hills, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 6 degrees in Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,268. Read full report on Sacred Music at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Sacred Music Schools ranking. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Wake Forest, NC. This school awarded 6 degrees in Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,360. Read More…

#25

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Sacred Music majors. Located in Waco, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people earned their degree in Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,754. Full Sacred Music at Baylor University Report

#26

Cairn University-Langhorne

Langhorne, PA
#28

Judson University

Elgin, IL
#29

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL
#30

Ozark Christian College

Joplin, MO
#31

The King's University

Southlake, TX
#35

Gods Bible School and College

Cincinnati, OH
#36

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL
#37

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ
#38

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX
#39

Valor Christian College

Canal Winchester, OH
#40

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS
#43

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN
#44

Truett McConnell University

Cleveland, GA
#45

Universidad Teologica del Caribe

Trujillo Alto, PR
#49

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN
#50

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.

Rank College Location
51 Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA
52 Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA
53 Great Lakes Christian College Lansing, MI
54 Greenville University Greenville, IL
55 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN
56 Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC
57 MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS
58 Mississippi College Clinton, MS
59 Randall University Moore, OK
60 Shenandoah University Winchester, VA
61 Shorter University Rome, GA
62 Southwestern Christian University Bethany, OK
63 The Master’s University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA
64 Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN
65 Union Bible College Westfield, IN
66 Union University Jackson, TN
67 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
68 University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA
69 Urshan University Wentzville, MO
70 Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR
71 Allegheny Wesleyan College Salem, OH
72 Anderson University Anderson, IN
73 Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI
74 Asbury University Wilmore, KY
75 Bob Jones University Greenville, SC
76 Boston University Boston, MA
77 Bushnell University Eugene, OR
78 Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY
79 Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC
80 Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL
81 Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN
82 Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA
83 Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO
84 Hebrew College Newton, MA
85 John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR
86 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO
87 Milligan University Milligan, TN
88 Mission University Springfield, MO
89 Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH
90 Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, MN
91 Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH
92 Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR
93 Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI
94 Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO
95 Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI
96 St Olaf College Northfield, MN
97 Visible Music College Memphis, TN
98 Academy for Jewish Religion Yonkers, NY
99 Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI
100 Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ
101 Ascent College Gainesville, VA
102 Bethel University McKenzie, TN
103 Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, MN
104 Boise Bible College Boise, ID
105 Brewton-Parker College Mount Vernon, GA
106 Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN
107 Calvary University Kansas City, MO
108 Capital University Columbus, OH
109 Central Baptist College Conway, AR
110 Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS
111 Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO
112 Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO
113 Columbia International University Columbia, SC
114 Corban University Salem, OR
115 Dallas Christian College Dallas, TX
116 Dordt University Sioux Center, IA
117 Emory University Atlanta, GA
118 Evangel University Springfield, MO
119 Family of Faith Christian University Shawnee, OK
120 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Evanston, IL
121 Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX
122 Hope International University Fullerton, CA
123 Houghton University Houghton, NY
124 Kansas Christian College Overland Park, KS
125 Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI
126 Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY
127 Lancaster Bible College Lancaster, PA
128 LeTourneau University Longview, TX
129 Lee College Baytown, TX
130 Livingstone College Salisbury, NC
131 Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX
132 Marian University Indianapolis, IN
133 Mercer University Macon, GA
134 Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO
135 Newberry College Newberry, SC
136 Northwestern University Evanston, IL
137 Oakland City University Oakland City, IN
138 Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK
139 Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, OK
140 Pfeiffer University Misenheimer, NC
141 Presbyterian College Clinton, SC
142 Reinhardt University Waleska, GA
143 Samford University Birmingham, AL
144 Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA
145 Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN
146 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
147 Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX
148 Trinity Baptist College Jacksonville, FL
149 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
150 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
151 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX
152 University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC
153 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
154 University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD
155 Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA
156 Warner University Lake Wales, FL
157 Welch College Gallatin, TN
158 World Mission University Los Angeles, CA

Sacred Music by Region

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More Sacred Music Rankings

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Sacred Music Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Sacred Music Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Religious/Sacred Music 394
Worship Ministry 77
Religious Music and Worship, Other 6
Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,135
Biblical Studies 3,603
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 3,230
Missionary Studies 1,249
Other Theology & Religion 1,235

References

*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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