Is Moody Bible Institute worth it?
Moody Bible Institute is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 616 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in theological and ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations and bible studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,976
Median earnings 4 years after
$46,905
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,399
Average net price
$22,221
Completion rate
62%
Completions (2024)
616
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
1,510
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's | $33,488 | $38,907 | 113 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's | $35,114 | $50,342 | 109 |
| Religious Education | Bachelor's | $30,671 | $36,770 | 97 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's | $35,426 | $44,522 | 93 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Bachelor's | $26,236 | $40,561 | 81 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $61,890 | $69,835 | 69 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's | $53,860 | $66,956 | 51 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,963 | $48,158 | 27 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's | $32,025 | $55,673 | 26 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $40,708 | $47,576 | 16 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 97 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Bachelor's | 77 |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's | 59 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's | 50 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | Master's | 33 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 32 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's | 31 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | Bachelor's | 30 |
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Sources: federal figures for Moody Bible Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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