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.
- Schools offering
- 108
- Annual completions
- 225
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $46k
About this major
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.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music directors and composers | $64k | -0.3% | Bachelor's degree |
| Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary | $78k | +0.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$46k
Top colleges for Religious/Sacred Music
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | 0 | 74 | 74 |
| University of Mobile | Mobile, AL | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | El Dorado Hills, CA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Southeastern University | Lakeland, FL | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| North Greenville University | Tigerville, SC | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster, PA | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Johnson University | Knoxville, TN | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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