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.
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2026 Most Popular Sacred Music Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Sacred Music Schools.
Top 25 Most Popular Sacred Music Schools
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
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
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…
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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…
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…
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
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
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…
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
Rest of the Top Most Popular Sacred Music Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
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.
Majors Related to Sacred Music
Sacred Music Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious/Sacred Music | 394 |
| Worship Ministry | 77 |
| Religious Music and Worship, Other | 6 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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