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Sacred Music at North Central University

Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Religious/Sacred Music
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 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, 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 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 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 Sacred Music →

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 Sacred Music at North Central University?
A score of 21/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Sacred Music. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace 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 →