Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 1,510 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 22 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,293 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,057 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,599 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,676 |
| $110k and up | $22,897 |
| All families (average) | $22,221 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $38,907 | +$2,825 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 5.3 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $69,835 | +$33,753 | clears the bar | $25,442 | 0.8 yrs |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Bachelor's Degree | $40,561 | +$4,479 | clears the bar | $14,250 | 3.2 yrs |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,342 | +$14,260 | clears the bar | $12,690 | 0.9 yrs |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's Degree | $44,522 | +$8,440 | clears the bar | $12,180 | 1.4 yrs |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's Degree | $66,956 | +$30,874 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Religious Education | Bachelor's Degree | $36,770 | +$688 | clears the bar | $12,647 | 18.4 yrs |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's Degree | $55,673 | +$19,591 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $47,576 | +$11,494 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,158 | +$12,076 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 1 yr |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $67,178 | +$31,096 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 62% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.