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#1

#1 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 40 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

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

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Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#2

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

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$54,100
#3

#3 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

21

SAT Score

1,040–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$47,885
#4

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

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 325 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,360–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$49,021
#5

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

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY

At The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Theology/Theological Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,000–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$52,143
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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 Doctors degree research scholarship 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

The highest paying career for Religious/Sacred Music majors is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Religious/Sacred Music can prepare you for is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
33
Female Students
17 (51%)
Male Students
16 (48%)

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