Master’s Degrees in Sacred Music
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Education Levels of Sacred Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 113 people earned their master's degree in sacred music. This earns it the #227 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sacred music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 113 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Sacred Music Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in sacred music is $34,920. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $32,030 and the high is $37,811.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in sacred music is $40,594. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $40,594 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $40,594.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in sacred music. About 50.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 57 |
| Women | 56 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sacred music master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 77 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Sacred Music Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a master’s degree in sacred music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Liberty University. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
California Baptist University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,958 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Cal Baptist.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Notre Dame. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Notre Dame. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in sacred music from SBTS.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dallas Baptist University. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,810 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,186 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in sacred music from DBU. About 63% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sacred music. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in sacred music from HUC - JIR. About 92% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of St. Thomas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,934 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in sacred music from UST. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in sacred music from NOBTS.
The 10th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Mobile. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,405 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in sacred music from University of Mobile.
Academy for Jewish Religion - California is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Academy for Jewish Religion - California.
Lincoln Christian University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sacred music. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,892 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hebrew College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Hebrew College.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is William Carey University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from William Carey University.
Calvary University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Calvary.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rider University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Rider.
Baylor University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sacred music. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,772 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Baylor. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Methodist University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from SMU.
Mercer University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Mercer.
Sacred Music Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 105 | |
| 8 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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