Religious Education at Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Moody Bible Institute graduates in religious education earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Moody Bible Institute Compares for Religious Education
All 12 colleges reporting religious education 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 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $55,729 | $57,598 | #1 | $55,023 |
| 2 | Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI | $52,314 | $55,159 | #2 | $33,308 |
| 3 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $50,647 | $51,493 | #3 | $32,426 |
| 4 | Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL | $46,286 | $45,476 | #6 | $31,903 |
| 5 | College of Biblical Studies-Houston Houston, TX | $45,822 | $46,588 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $45,165 | $46,408 | #5 | $37,273 |
| 7 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $42,605 | $41,859 | #9 | $31,892 |
| 8 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $40,987 | $43,739 | #8 | $35,803 |
| 9 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $40,261 | $36,635 | #10 | $30,887 |
| 10 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $39,211 | $44,399 | #7 | — |
| 11 | Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN | $36,826 | $35,177 | #12 | $32,276 |
| 12 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $36,770 | $36,126 | #11 | $30,671 |
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 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Moody Bible Institute religious education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,671 one year after graduating and $36,770 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Moody Bible Institute rank for religious education?
Among 12 colleges reporting earnings for religious education graduates, Moody Bible Institute ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is religious education at Moody Bible Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for religious education ($43,633), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,647.
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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.