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2023 Best Value Colleges for Sacred Music

43 Ranked Colleges
554 Degrees Awarded
$20,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Sacred Music Schools

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Sacred Music Schools” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 554 people earned their degree in sacred music, making the major the 273rd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, sacred music graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,993 and had an average of $27,000 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Best Value Sacred Music Schools” ranking, we looked at 43 colleges that offer a degree in sacred music. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent sacred music programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the sacred music program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Sacred Music Schools

The colleges and universities below are the best for sacred music students.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Sacred Music

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Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moody Bible Institute. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools list. Moody Bible Institute is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 17 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School also took the #4 spot in our “Best Sacred Music Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Moody Bible Institute is $19,679 for Sacred Music students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Moody Bible Institute Sacred Music Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lincoln Christian University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Sacred Music Schools. Lincoln Christian University is a small school located in Lincoln, Illinois that handed out 8 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Sacred Music Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is $19,638 for Sacred Music students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Sacred Music at Lincoln Christian University

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Out of the 43 schools in the Best Value Sacred Music Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #3 spot on the list. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

MBTS also took the #9 spot in our “Best Sacred Music Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is $19,405 for sacred music students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Sacred Music at MBTS

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools list. Liberty University is a large school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 130 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our sacred music students list, Liberty University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Sacred Music Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Liberty University is $29,382 for Sacred Music students.

Read more about Sacred Music at Liberty University

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Ozark Christian College
Joplin, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ozark Christian College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Sacred Music Schools. Joplin, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s sacred music degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ozark Christian College, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Sacred Music Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Ozark Christian College is $17,052 for Sacred Music students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Ozark Christian College Sacred Music Report

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Ohio Christian University
Circleville, Ohio

Ohio Christian University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking. Ohio Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Circleville, Ohio. It awarded 4 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

OCU also took the #15 spot in our “Best Sacred Music Schools” ranking. It costs about $22,901 for sacred music students per year to attend OCU.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Sacred Music at Ohio Christian University

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Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking. This small school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 13 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our sacred music students list, HUC - JIR has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Sacred Music Schools” ranking.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full HUC - JIR Sacred Music Report

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North Central University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

North Central University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Sacred Music Schools list. North Central University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s sacred music degrees to qualified students.

North Central University also made our “Best Sacred Music Schools” list, coming in at #5. The yearly cost to attend North Central University is $22,270 for sacred music students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full North Central University Sacred Music Report

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

Lee University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking. Lee University is located in Cleveland, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s sacred music degrees to qualified students.

Lee University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Sacred Music Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Lee University is $18,219 for sacred music students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Sacred Music at Lee University

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

Southeastern University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking, coming in at #10. Southeastern University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 25 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

SEU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Sacred Music Schools” list. It costs about $26,640 for sacred music students per year to attend Southeastern University.

Full Southeastern University Sacred Music Report

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Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee

Johnson University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking. This small school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

Johnson University also made our “Best Sacred Music Schools” list, coming in at #22. It costs about $17,671 for sacred music students per year to attend Johnson University.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Sacred Music at Johnson University

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Dallas Baptist University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking. DBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

DBU also took the #19 spot in our “Best Sacred Music Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend DBU is $25,301 for sacred music students.

Read full report on Sacred Music at Dallas Baptist University

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Valor Christian College
Canal Winchester, Ohio

Valor Christian College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking, coming in at #13. Valor Christian College is a small school located in Canal Winchester, Ohio that handed out 6 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $13,674 for Sacred Music students per year to attend Valor Christian College.

Read more about Sacred Music at Valor Christian College

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, California

Life Pacific College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Sacred Music Schools list. Life Pacific College is a small school located in San Dimas, California that handed out 7 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Life Pacific College is $20,583 for Sacred Music students.

Read more about Sacred Music at Life Pacific College

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia International University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking, coming in at #15. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

CIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Sacred Music Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend CIU is $18,222 for sacred music students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Sacred Music at Columbia International University

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Johnson University Florida
Kissimmee, Florida

Johnson University Florida ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Sacred Music Schools list. Kissimmee, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s sacred music degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Johnson University Florida is $18,713 for sacred music students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Sacred Music at JUFL

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University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

University of Valley Forge ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Sacred Music Schools list. UVF is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s sacred music degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend University of Valley Forge is $21,509 for Sacred Music students.

Read more about Sacred Music at UVF

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Indiana Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking, coming in at #18. IWU is located in Marion, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s sacred music degrees to qualified students.

IWU also took the #18 spot in our “Best Sacred Music Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for IWU is $21,204 for sacred music students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full IWU Sacred Music Report

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Colorado Christian University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking, coming in at #19. This medium-sized school is located in Lakewood, Colorado, and it awarded 3 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

CCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Sacred Music Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Colorado Christian University is $25,051 for Sacred Music students.

Full Colorado Christian University Sacred Music Report

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

Crown College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking, coming in at #20. This small school is located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota, and it awarded 1 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

Crown also took the #24 spot in our “Best Sacred Music Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Crown College is $25,796 for Sacred Music students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Sacred Music at Crown College

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Clarks Summit University
South Abington Township, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #21, Clarks Summit University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools list. Clarks Summit University is located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s sacred music degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for CSU is $17,398 for sacred music students.

Read more about Sacred Music at CSU

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Oral Roberts University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking. Oral Roberts University is a small school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 6 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

ORU also made our “Best Sacred Music Schools” list, coming in at #16. The yearly cost to attend Oral Roberts University is $19,355 for sacred music students.

Read more about Sacred Music at ORU

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Mercer University
Macon, Georgia

With a ranking of #23, Mercer University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools list. This medium-sized school is located in Macon, Georgia, and it awarded 1 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Mercer University is $20,853 for Sacred Music students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Mercer University Sacred Music Report

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Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster Bible College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools ranking. Lancaster Bible College is a small school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 ’s sacred music degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Lancaster Bible College is $21,430 for Sacred Music students.

Full Lancaster Bible College Sacred Music Report

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

With a ranking of #25, North Greenville University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Sacred Music Schools list. North Greenville is located in Tigerville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s sacred music degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend North Greenville University is $20,058 for Sacred Music students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Sacred Music at North Greenville University

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