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#1

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

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,913

Median Starting Salary

$47,885
#2

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

Baylor University
Waco, TX

In general, Baylor University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$45,988

Median Starting Salary

$52,525
#3

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

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Overall, Southern Methodist University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,390–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$45,094

Median Starting Salary

$49,021
#4

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

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$13,898

Median Starting Salary

$50,472
#5

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

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$28,474

Median Starting Salary

$54,100
#6

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

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$44,558
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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

Some top careers related to Religious/Sacred Music, include Music Directors and Composers, 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 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
25
Female Students
8 (32%)
Male Students
17 (68%)

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