Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries at Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Moody Bible Institute graduates in pastoral counseling and specialized ministries earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Moody Bible Institute Compares for Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
All 29 colleges reporting pastoral counseling and specialized ministries 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 | Boise Bible College Boise, ID | $55,360 | $58,868 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA | $52,477 | $47,751 | #10 | $37,436 |
| 3 | Gordon College Wenham, MA | $52,173 | $45,944 | #12 | — |
| 4 | Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO | $49,899 | $46,665 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $49,799 | $45,347 | #13 | $33,407 |
| 6 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $49,408 | $50,233 | #2 | — |
| 7 | Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA | $47,805 | $48,618 | #6 | — |
| 8 | Trinity Baptist College Jacksonville, FL | $46,933 | $49,954 | #4 | — |
| 9 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $46,531 | $42,371 | #17 | $34,083 |
| 10 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $45,844 | $50,080 | #3 | $35,189 |
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| 13 | Evangel University Springfield, MO | $44,988 | $48,237 | #7 | $41,357 |
| 14 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $44,733 | $47,990 | #8 | $25,060 |
| 15 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $44,603 | $44,866 | #15 | — |
| 16 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $44,522 | $43,743 | #16 | $35,426 |
| 17 | Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO | $42,051 | $45,088 | #14 | — |
| 18 | North Central University Minneapolis, MN | $41,979 | $40,099 | #23 | $27,370 |
| 19 | University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA | $40,407 | $41,094 | #19 | — |
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 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,158 | $36,963 | #502 of 660 |
| 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 pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,426 one year after graduating and $44,522 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Moody Bible Institute rank for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries graduates, Moody Bible Institute ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is pastoral counseling and specialized ministries at Moody Bible Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for pastoral counseling and specialized ministries ($42,915), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,180.
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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.