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#1 #1 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. University of Mobile Mobile, AL At the University of Mobile, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,867
#2 #2 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $47,885
#3 #3 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA Every year, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grants about 63 degrees to those studying Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious/Sacred Music....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#4 #4 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary El Dorado Hills, CA At SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, only three majors are offered: Theology/Theological Studies, Religious/Sacred Music, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,279
#5 #5 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Gods Bible School and College Cincinnati, OH At Gods Bible School and College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Lay Ministry, Theological and Ministerial Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,423
#6 #6 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA At Life Pacific University, the most popular majors students pursue are Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Life Pacific University awards 23 degrees annually to graduating Pastoral Studies/Counseling students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $51,346
#7 #7 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Northwest University Kirkland, WA Annually, Northwest University grants about 37 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,426
#8 #8 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 33 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Divinity/Ministry, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,966
#9 #9 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA At Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Communication and Media Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,728
#10 #10 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Great Lakes Christian College Lansing, MI Annually, Great Lakes Christian College grants around 8 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,668
#11 #11 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. St Olaf College Northfield, MN At St Olaf College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Mathematics, and General. In fact, St Olaf College grants 70 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $54,484
#12 #12 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. North Central University Minneapolis, MN Each year, North Central University grants about 21 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,236
#13 #13 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,525
#14 #14 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Annually, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary grants about 12 degrees to those studying Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,555
#15 #15 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX At East Texas Baptist University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,119
#16 #16 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA At Truett McConnell University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,493
#17 #17 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 102 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,559
#18 #18 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. North Greenville University Tigerville, SC At North Greenville University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,110
#19 #19 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $52,036
#20 #20 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 90 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $47,260
#21 #21 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH At Franciscan University of Steubenville, the most popular majors students study are Theology/Theological Studies, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Franciscan University of Steubenville awards 103 degrees annually to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $56,384
#22 #22 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Every year, Azusa Pacific University awards about 495 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $49,863
#23 #23 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Columbia International University Columbia, SC At Columbia International University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,171
#24 #24 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#25 #25 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Asbury University Wilmore, KY Each year, Asbury University grants around 38 degrees to students studying Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,283
#26 #26 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 248 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,816
#27 #27 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Every year, the College of the Ozarks awards around 19 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,474
#28 #28 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Annually, Concordia University-Nebraska awards about 30 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,392
#29 #29 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Mississippi Christian University Clinton, MS At Mississippi Christian University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,293
#30 #30 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 56 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,927
#31 #31 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Each year, Moody Bible Institute awards about 104 degrees to students majoring in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,707
#32 #32 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Each year, Ohio Christian University awards around 28 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–930 Median Starting Salary $47,069
#33 #33 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Each year, Rider University grants around 78 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, and Voice and Opera....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,594
#34 #34 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS At William Carey University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $46,625
#35 #35 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,796
#36 #36 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Every year, the University of Sioux Falls grants about 51 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,068
#37 #37 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Every year, Lenoir-Rhyne University awards around 51 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Science, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,929
#38 #38 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Greenville University Greenville, IL Every year, Greenville University grants about 26 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 820–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,721
#39 #39 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Hope International University Fullerton, CA Annually, Hope International University grants around 31 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 810–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,545
#40 #40 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN At Trevecca Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,062
#41 #41 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Annually, Crown College awards about 18 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Counseling Psychology, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,150 Median Starting Salary $52,927
#42 #42 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Every year, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor awards about 105 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,903
#43 #43 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Warner University Lake Wales, FL At Warner University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 800–1,060 Median Starting Salary $49,551
#44 #44 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 77 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,404
#45 #45 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Urshan University Wentzville, MO Every year, Urshan University grants about 38 degrees to students majoring in Human Services, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Organizational Leadership, Divinity/Ministry, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#46 #46 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 54 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–970 Median Starting Salary $50,557
#47 #47 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. International Baptist College and Seminary Chandler, AZ At International Baptist College and Seminary, the three most popular college majors students study are Secondary Education and Teaching, Religious/Sacred Music, Theological and Ministerial Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#48 #48 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Universidad Teologica del Caribe Trujillo Alto, PR At Universidad Teologica del Caribe, only three majors are offered: Pastoral Studies/Counseling, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Religious/Sacred Music....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
#49 #49 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. Spurgeon College Kansas City, MO At Spurgeon College, the most popular majors students pursue are Bible/Biblical Studies, Divinity/Ministry, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Spurgeon College awards 44 degrees per year to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#50 #50 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S. PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Pensacola, FL At PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,472
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About Religious/Sacred Music

A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, cantors, organists, and chanters.

While Religious/Sacred Music offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Religious/Sacred Music all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Virginia. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Religious/Sacred Music is $34,880.

Popularity of Religious/Sacred Music Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Religious/Sacred Music, include Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, which are in high demand. Yet there are careers that pay more, like Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. The most available position for Religious/Sacred Music majors is Music Directors and Composers.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Religious/Sacred Music majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

215

Female Students

109 (50%)

Male Students

106 (49%)

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#1 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

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1,110–1,310

$49,867

#2 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

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1,060–1,290

$47,885

#3 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

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#4 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

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#5 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

75%

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960–1,170

$50,423

#6 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

96%

3

930–1,110

$51,346

#7 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

89%

4

1,090–1,290

$50,426

#8 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

60%

4

990–1,200

$51,966

#9 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

56%

6

1,070–1,280

$51,728

#10 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

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#11 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

43%

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1,310–1,440

$54,484

#12 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

99%

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970–1,180

$53,236

#13 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

52%

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1,210–1,400

$52,525

#14 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

68%

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1,010–1,230

$52,555

#15 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

73%

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930–1,190

$52,119

#16 Best College for Religious/Sacred Music in the U.S.

78%

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990–1,180