by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of sacred music. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 124 master's degrees in sacred music during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of sacred music for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for sacred music students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Sacred Music Master's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for sacred music students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat University of Notre Dame if you wish to pursue a master's degree in sacred music. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Notre Dame.More information about a master’s in sacred music from University of Notre Dame
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in sacred music. Located in the city of New York, HUC - JIR is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in sacred music from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in sacred music needs to take a look at Liberty University. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg.
Those sacred music students who get their master's degree from Liberty University earn $5,781 more than the average sacred music graduate.
More information about a master’s in sacred music from Liberty University
Baylor University is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in sacred music. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in sacred music from Baylor University
SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Dallas.More information about a master’s in sacred music from Southern Methodist University
Located in the city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in sacred music from Dallas Baptist University
Concordia University, Wisconsin is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Mequon.More information about a master’s in sacred music from Concordia University, Wisconsin
Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland.More information about a master’s in sacred music from Lee University
Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in sacred music from The Master’s University and Seminary
Located in the distant town of Lincoln, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in sacred music from Lincoln Christian University
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One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Sacred Music has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious/Sacred Music | 109 |
| Worship Ministry | 14 |
| Religious Music and Worship, Other | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 10,469 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
| Biblical Studies | 844 |
| Religious Education | 570 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 512 |
| Missionary Studies | 294 |
| Religious Institution Administration and Law | 23 |
