Communication and Media Studies at Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree
Moody Bible Institute graduates in communication and media studies earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Moody Bible Institute Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 499 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $48,212 | $52,666 | #387 | $33,082 |
| 500 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $48,185 | $51,694 | #414 | $34,213 |
| 501 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $48,181 | $51,705 | #413 | $32,323 |
| 502 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $48,158 | $47,315 | #537 | $36,963 |
| 503 | Avila University Kansas City, MO | $48,148 | $51,625 | #417 | $33,905 |
| 504 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $48,116 | $48,934 | #504 | $31,298 |
| 505 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $48,075 | $50,690 | #452 | $31,817 |
Other Majors at Moody Bible Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $67,178 | — | #6 of 7 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $50,342 | $35,114 | #9 of 35 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $44,522 | $35,426 | #16 of 29 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | $40,561 | $26,236 | #3 of 5 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $38,907 | $33,488 | #23 of 25 |
| Religious Education | $36,770 | $30,671 | #12 of 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Moody Bible Institute communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,963 one year after graduating and $48,158 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Moody Bible Institute rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Moody Bible Institute ranks #502 by median pay four years after graduation, and #537 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Moody Bible Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.