Worship Ministry
A program of study that focuses on the use of musical and theatrical arts in Christian worship. Includes instruction in digital media, electronic hardware design and installation, music, theater, and worship theology.
- Schools offering
- 28
- Annual completions
- 64
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $46k
About this major
A program of study that focuses on the use of musical and theatrical arts in Christian worship. Includes instruction in digital media, electronic hardware design and installation, music, theater, and worship theology.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directors, religious activities and education | $55k | +2.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| 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 Worship Ministry
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Nelson University | Waxahachie, TX | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| California Baptist University | Riverside, CA | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| The King's University | Southlake, TX | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Ozark Christian College | Joplin, MO | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, NC | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Moody Bible Institute | Chicago, IL | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Shorter University | Rome, GA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Emmanuel University | Franklin Springs, GA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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