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Religious/Sacred Music at North Central University

Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
21 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
21
Optimistic
21
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,092/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (42% exposed)
Job Market Large (31,200 openings/yr)
ROI 3.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #2 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 $417K $424K $409K
Earnings Multiple 3.5x 3.6x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 46% 37%
DegreeOutlook Score 21 21 23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$117,840
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$94,296
20% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $30,092/yr, Religious/Sacred Music graduates from North Central University land near the $31,029 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 3.6x 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.

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

About North Central University

With 91% of applicants admitted, North Central University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 802 in Minneapolis, MN. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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) Southeastern University ($29,713)

Other Majors at North Central University

Marketing ($49,715) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($44,708) Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations ($42,327) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($40,927) Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries ($27,370)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Religious/Sacred Music at North Central University?
A score of 21/100 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 $409,469 in decade earnings vs $417,181 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →