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 #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for sacred music list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in sacred music. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $33,284. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,092 for all sacred music bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Liberty University paid an average of $382 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
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Of the 61 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sacred Music from Liberty University in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into 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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Liberty University does not offer an online option for its sacred music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Liberty University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's sacred music program at Liberty University make a median salary of $43,737. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allsacred music master's degree recipients across the nation.
Of the 31 students who graduated with a Master’s in sacred music from Liberty University in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sacred music majors at Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,777 |
| Biblical Studies | 259 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 161 |
| Religious Education | 52 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.