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 Texas colleges that offer religious and sacred music degrees.

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University of Mary Hardin – Baylor (UMHB)

1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, TX

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Belton, Texas, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is nearly three thousand yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1350 to 1700 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to UMHB. Only 27% of applicants are admitted to the school due to the large number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Students attending University of Mary Hardin - Baylor may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UMHB Crusaders participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.umhb.edu to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

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

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Annual Salary: $85320

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

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $57660

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).