Religious/Sacred Music Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Religious/Sacred Music is offered at 81 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Religious/Sacred Music. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.7% of Religious/Sacred Music graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Religious/Sacred Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 394 people 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 (this page) | 113 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 25 |
Earnings of Religious/Sacred Music Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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 female students. About 54.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 49 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Religious/Sacred Music graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 63.6% |
| Asian | 8 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 7.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 7.5% |
| International Students | 5 | 4.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Religious/Sacred Music Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 135 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 107 master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Life Pacific University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master'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.
Southeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mobile comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 12 master'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.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 11 master'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.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master'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.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to 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 master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 9 master'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.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 9 master'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.
Biola University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Central University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 6 master'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 is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Manna University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master'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.
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master'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.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Religious/Sacred Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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.
Cairn University-Langhorne comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Religious/Sacred Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Religious/Sacred Music here go on to 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 master’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.