Religious/Sacred Music Doctor’s Degrees
There are 81 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Religious/Sacred Music. This degree is more popular with male students, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.0% of Religious/Sacred Music graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Religious/Sacred Music Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 394 students earned theirReligious/Sacred Music majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Religious/Sacred Music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 243 |
| Master’s Degree | 113 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 25 |
Earnings of Religious/Sacred Music Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Religious/Sacred Music of $38,039 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,384 |
| 4 years | $38,039 |
| 5 years | $44,242 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 64.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Religious/Sacred Music graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 68.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 20.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 4.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Religious/Sacred Music Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 135 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Religious/Sacred Music. Learn more about the most popular below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 107 doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Life Pacific University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mobile comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biola University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Central University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Greenville University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Azusa Pacific University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Texas Baptist University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Manna University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cairn University-Langhorne comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Religious/Sacred Music that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Worship Ministry | 77 |
| Religious Music and Worship, Other | 6 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.