by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Liberty University ranks among other schools offering degrees in sacred music.
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The bachelor's program at Liberty University was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for sacred music list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Liberty University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in sacred music. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in sacred music from Liberty University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for sacred music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in sacred music in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sacred music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Liberty University is $25,962. This is less than $26,516, which is the national median of all sacred music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Sacred Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Liberty University make a median salary of $40,701 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all sacred music graduates with a master's is $34,920.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Liberty University, sacred music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allsacred music bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sacred music majors at Liberty University.
The sacred music program at Liberty University awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in sacred music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Of the 35 sacred music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Liberty University, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master's in sacred music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,692 |
| Biblical Studies | 250 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 119 |
| Religious Education | 34 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 10 |
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