by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, worship ministry was the 1,041 most popular major nationwide with 69 degrees awarded. This is a difference of 42 over the prior year, a growth of 60.9%.
This year's Best Worship Ministry Schools ranking compares 3 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom worship ministry rankings further below.
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most worship ministry degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. In addition to these basic worship ministry program qualifications, to serve in some worship ministry careers, special certification may be required outside of your degree.
Worship Ministry degree levels vary. You can get anything from a in worship ministry to the highest worship ministry degree, a . Worship Ministry programs can take anywhere between one to four or more years for a full-time student to complete.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for worship ministry graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Worship Ministry is one of 2 different types of Sacred Music programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious/Sacred Music | 473 |
| Religious Music and Worship, Other | 12 |
