by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 6 degrees and certificates in Religious Music and Worship, Other. Graduates earn a median $35,384 one year after completing, rising to $44,909 after four years.
Studying Religious Music and Worship, Other involves the study of Any Instructional Program In Religious Music And Worship Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., religious music and worship, other is a popular field of study, with 6 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award religious music and worship, other degrees, an average of 3 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 4.
All 6 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 50% of religious music and worship, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (3 of 6). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (4) and Hispanic or Latino (1).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to religious music and worship, other, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Philosophy and Theology, Education and Training and Customer and Personal Service. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long a religious music and worship, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 6 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to religious music and worship, other, at 53.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 53.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 21.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 14.4% |
| Master’s degree | 9.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.6% |
| Some college courses | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Religious Music and Worship, Other, with an average median salary of $61,778. Typical job titles include Sub Prior, Cantor, Sunday School Missionary and Dianetic Counselor.
The occupation related to religious music and worship, other with the most projected jobs is Religious Workers, All Other, at 258,483.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Religious Workers, All Other | 258,483 | -1.4% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 239,121 | -2.3% |
Religious Music and Worship, Other graduates earn a median $35,384 one year after completing their program, $44,909 after four years and $44,242 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,384 |
| 4 years | $44,909 |
| 5 years | $44,242 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to religious music and worship, other is Directors, Religious Activities and Education, with a median salary of $64,599.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $64,599 |
| Religious Workers, All Other | $58,956 |
Religious Music and Worship, Other has 2 similar majors in the Theology & Religious Vocations field, which together award 471 degrees a year; the largest are Religious/Sacred Music (363) and Worship Ministry (108). Browse all Theology & Religious Vocations majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious/Sacred Music | 363 |
| Worship Ministry | 108 |
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