Master’s Degrees in Sacred Music
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Education Levels of Sacred Music Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 students 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 | 124 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
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 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 62.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 77 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sacred music master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 37% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $34,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Cal Baptist. Of these students, 9% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. The sacred music program at University of Notre Dame awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in sacred music from SBTS. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
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 $32,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,872 per year. The sacred music program at Dallas Baptist University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in sacred music from HUC - JIR. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $30,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,934 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in sacred music from UST. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $57,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,140 per year. The sacred music program at Jewish Theological Seminary of America awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at NOBTS. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $23,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,260 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Academy for Jewish Religion - California.
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 $11,875 per year. The sacred music program at William Carey University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,326 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Calvary.
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 $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at SMU.
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 $35,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,599 per year. The sacred music program at Rider University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hebrew College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Hebrew College.
Lincoln Christian 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 $14,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,712 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary.
Baylor 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 $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. The sacred music program at Baylor University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Lee University comes in at #19 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 $19,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to sacred music majors at Lee University.
The 19th most popular school in the country for sacred music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Campbellsville University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,473 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in sacred music from Campbellsville University.
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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 | 10,469 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
| Biblical Studies | 844 |
| Religious Education | 570 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 512 |
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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