Master’s Degrees in Sacred Music
Education Levels of Sacred Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 134 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 | 134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
Earnings of Sacred Music Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in sacred music is $43,737. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,737 to a high of $43,737.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for sacred music majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in sacred music. About 56.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 76 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sacred music master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 73 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 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. Of these students, 57% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at Liberty University make a median salary of 43,737.
California Baptist University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California Baptist University sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
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 $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that Notre Dame graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
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 $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in sacred music from SBTS. Data shows that SBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
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 $36,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,878 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 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Dallas Baptist University sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
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. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion make a median salary of 43,737.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America comes in at #7 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,676 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at Jewish Theological Seminary of America make a median salary of 43,737.
The 7th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of St. Thomas. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 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, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at University of St. Thomas make a median salary of 43,737.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 9th 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 $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in sacred music from NOBTS. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
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 $24,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 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. Data shows that University of Mobile graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
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. Academy for Jewish Religion - California sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hebrew College. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Hebrew College. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at Hebrew College make a median salary of 43,737.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is William Carey University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. 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. Data shows that William Carey University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
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 $12,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,830 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Calvary. Data shows that Calvary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,737.
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 $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Baylor. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Baylor University sacred music graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $43,737.
Southern Methodist University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sacred music. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in sacred music at Southern Methodist University make a median salary of 43,737.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sacred music that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 9,872 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,227 |
| Biblical Studies | 781 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 518 |
| Religious Education | 425 |
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.
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