How much money do Moody Bible Institute graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating?
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Moody graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries with a median starting salary of $32,000 followed by Bible/Biblical Studies paying $29,500 and Religious Education graduates who have a median starting income of $22,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $43,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Moody Bible Institute graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (Master's Degree) | $43,800 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,000 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,500 |
| Religious Education (Bachelor’s Degree) | $22,200 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $19,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147369 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Moody Bible Institute.