Sacred Music at Liberty University
If you are interested in studying Sacred Music, consider the program at Liberty University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Liberty University sits in Lynchburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 107 sacred music graduations were recorded at Liberty University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Liberty University
Online coursework is an option at Liberty University. Of 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Sacred Music Rankings at Liberty University
Rankings can help you compare Liberty University’s Sacred Music program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 5 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 5 |
Earnings for Sacred Music Graduates from Liberty University
Graduates of Liberty University’s Sacred Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,363 |
| 2 years | $31,570 |
| 3 years | $36,719 |
| 4 years | $35,910 |
| 5 years | $47,022 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Sacred Music graduates from Liberty University earn a median of $35,910, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sacred Music graduates from Liberty University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Sacred Music graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Sacred Music graduates at Liberty University are 61% women (65) and 39% men (42).
Sacred Music Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 70 bachelor’s sacred music graduates at Liberty University, 56% were women (39) and 44% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sacred Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Sacred Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 26%.*
Sacred Music Master’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 21 master’s sacred music graduates at Liberty University, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sacred Music master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 38% of Sacred Music master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, above the national average of 25%.*
Sacred Music Doctoral Program at Liberty University
Of the 13 doctoral sacred music graduates at Liberty University, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sacred Music doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Sacred Music doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University, higher than the national average of 24%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sacred Music Concentrations at Liberty University
This Sacred Music program at Liberty University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious/Sacred Music | 107 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sacred Music Graduates
Students who finish Sacred Music program at Liberty University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Sacred Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $64,599 |
| Religious Workers, All Other | $58,956 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.