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47.92%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$13,909Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Religious and Sacred Music Degree
The college degree path of Religious and Sacred Music is a field of study focused on music performed or composed for or through religious influence. Sacred or Religious music is not isolated to a particular religion or geographic location and can be performed for a variety of world religions. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer religious and sacred music degrees.
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Columbia International University (Coker)
300 E College Ave, Hartsville, SC
Columbia International University is a nonprofit private institution that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Columbia, SC, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Columbia International University is nearly 1,200 annually.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Columbia International University offers:
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Psychology
- Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1510 - 1810 on the SAT and between 20 - 26 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. This school admits approximately 70 percent of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, around 50 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at ciu.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $20,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.
Students may visit the school's http://www.ciu.edu to see additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Religious and Sacred Music Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coker offers a bachelor's degree program in religious and sacred music.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Religious and Sacred Music program at Coker, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024
Music Directors
Description
Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, music directors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.2% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Coker accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Columbia International University may offer services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Columbia International University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball