Theological and Ministerial Studies at Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 126 graduates a year
Moody Bible Institute graduates in theological and ministerial studies earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Moody Bible Institute Compares for Theological and Ministerial Studies
All 25 colleges reporting theological and ministerial 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 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $58,775 | $54,966 | #5 | — |
| 2 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $58,162 | $60,113 | #1 | $19,316 |
| 3 | Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO | $56,855 | $53,171 | #6 | $40,357 |
| 4 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $54,758 | $58,745 | #2 | $45,874 |
| 5 | The King's University Southlake, TX | $54,618 | $55,530 | #4 | $29,593 |
| 6 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $53,398 | $56,835 | #3 | $28,383 |
| 7 | Northwest University Kirkland, WA | $52,385 | $48,183 | #9 | $41,139 |
| 8 | Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA | $52,385 | $48,183 | #10 | $41,139 |
| 9 | Hope International University Fullerton, CA | $50,647 | $46,085 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $50,557 | $46,502 | #13 | $32,220 |
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| 20 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $40,791 | $44,560 | #18 | — |
| 21 | Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN | $39,949 | $38,160 | #25 | $15,327 |
| 22 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $39,091 | $41,716 | #21 | $29,656 |
| 23 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $38,907 | $38,226 | #24 | $33,488 |
| 24 | Carolina University Winston-salem, NC | $38,859 | $41,701 | #22 | — |
| 25 | Benedictine College Atchison, KS | $36,829 | $38,234 | #23 | $32,202 |
Other Theological and Ministerial Studies Credentials at Moody Bible Institute
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,890 | $69,835 | $25,442 |
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 |
| Religious Education | $36,770 | $30,671 | #12 of 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Moody Bible Institute theological and ministerial studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,488 one year after graduating and $38,907 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Moody Bible Institute rank for theological and ministerial studies?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for theological and ministerial studies graduates, Moody Bible Institute ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is theological and ministerial studies at Moody Bible Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for theological and ministerial studies ($44,535), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.