Home › Southeastern University › Religious/Sacred Music

Religious/Sacred Music at Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
20 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
21
Optimistic
20
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,713/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Large (31,200 openings/yr)
ROI 3.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #3 of 3 Religious/Sacred Music programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Religious/Sacred Music graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $415K $422K $408K
Earnings Multiple 3.3x 3.3x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 46% 37%
DegreeOutlook Score 21 20 22

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$126,928
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$120,836
5% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,250
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $29,713/yr, Religious/Sacred Music graduates from Southeastern University land near the $31,029 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 3.3x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Religious/Sacred Music's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,250 represents roughly 8 months of the $29,713 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

This program is one of 3 schools offering Religious/Sacred Music in our dataset — a specialized field with limited comparison points.

About Southeastern University

With 74% of applicants admitted, Southeastern University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 4,646 students in Lakeland, FL.

See all programs and financial aid at Southeastern University →

Top Career Paths

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary $78,050/yr
Music directors and composers $63,670/yr
Directors, religious activities and education $54,840/yr
View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Compare this program → View all 3 schools offering Religious/Sacred Music →

Religious/Sacred Music at Other Schools

Liberty University ($33,284) North Central University ($30,092)

Other Majors at Southeastern University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($70,612) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($47,966) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($42,582) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($41,291) Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($38,260) Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries ($35,209) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($34,939) Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology ($33,096)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Religious/Sacred Music at Southeastern University?
A score of 20/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Religious/Sacred Music. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Religious/Sacred Music careers?
With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $407,850 in decade earnings vs $414,958 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →