Texas · Religious Music and Worship

Best colleges for Religious Music and Worship in Texas

Ranked by graduates a year

The King's University, Dallas Baptist University and East Texas Baptist University award the most Religious Music and Worship degrees and certificates in Texas: 11, 9 and 6 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Texas colleges offer Religious Music and Worship and award 46 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Religious Music and Worship program focuses on the intersection of music, theology, and worship practices. It is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in religious settings, where music plays a vital role in enhancing…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 39.05
States offered
31
with a program page
Degrees / yr
46
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,869
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Music Directors and Composers
$85,750
BLS OEWS May 2025

8 institutions offering Religious Music and Worship in Texas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1The King's University
Southlake Private not-for-profit
—1147%$23,878—
2Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Private not-for-profit
—957%$29,227—
3East Texas Baptist University
Marshall Private not-for-profit
—647%$23,359—
4Baylor University
Waco Private not-for-profit
—580%$35,682—
5University of St Thomas
Houston Private not-for-profit
—569%$19,546—
6Southern Methodist University
Dallas Private not-for-profit
—584%$33,246—
7Nelson University
Waxahachie Private not-for-profit
—442%$19,790—
8University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton Private not-for-profit
—149%$27,869—

Colleges awarding the most Religious Music and Worship degrees in Texas

Top 8 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1The King's University
Southlake Private not-for-profit
11Not reported
2Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Private not-for-profit
9Not reported
3East Texas Baptist University
Marshall Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
4Baylor University
Waco Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
5University of St Thomas
Houston Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
6Southern Methodist University
Dallas Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
7Nelson University
Waxahachie Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
8University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton Private not-for-profit
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.3%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~4,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$63,670
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingActive Learning

What Music Directors and Composers earn in Texas

Jobs in Texas
480
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$85,750
median $65,570
Best-paying metro
$101,160
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Related careers

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$82,680 avg · 1,760 jobs
Music Directors and Composers
$85,750 avg · 480 jobs
Religious Workers, All Other
$40,290 avg · 440 jobs
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
$79,690 avg · 330 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Religious Music and Worship programs in Texas.

Which Texas colleges award the most Religious Music and Worship degrees?+

The King's University (11 graduates a year), Dallas Baptist University (9 graduates a year) and East Texas Baptist University (6 graduates a year) award the most Religious Music and Worship degrees and certificates in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Texas colleges offer Religious Music and Worship.

How much do Music Directors and Composers earn in Texas?+

The average annual wage for Music Directors and Composers in Texas is $85,750 (median $65,570), across about 480 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Religious Music and Worship program?+

The Religious Music and Worship program focuses on the intersection of music, theology, and worship practices. It is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in religious settings, where music plays a vital role in enhancing…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Music Directors and Composers?+

The national job outlook is about -0.3% growth with around 4,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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