by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sacred Music](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/sacred-music/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their sacred music graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their sacred music graduates.
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Below are the schools whose sacred music graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Asbury University, our #1 for sacred music graduate salaries in the United States. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career sacred music graduates from Asbury University make a median of around $37,929 per year.
Liberty University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in sacred music, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career sacred music graduates from Liberty University make a median of around $37,322 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in sacred music will find them at North Central University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, sacred music degree recipients from North Central University typically earn about $30,092 annually.
Southeastern University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in sacred music, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career sacred music graduates from Southeastern University make a median of around $29,713 per year.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their sacred music graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
More about our data sources and methodologies.