U.S. median for this major: $41,575.
College Scorecard field of study; 79 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 37% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $19,562.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,327. College Scorecard.
Moody Bible Institute Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Illinois colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Moody Bible Institute's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,293 | $94,967 | 19.9 years |
| $30–48k | $23,057 | $102,834 | more than 20 years |
| $48–75k | $20,599 | $91,872 | 19.3 years |
| $75–110k | $25,676 | $114,515 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $22,897 | $102,121 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (40% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology graduates 4 years after graduating ($40,561) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,764 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology graduates
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Moody Bible Institute, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Moody Bible Institute
- Acceptance rate: 83% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 62% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,399
- Full cost breakdown · all 10 majors · overview
Related majors at Moody Bible Institute
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry$44,522
- Religious Music and Worship—
- Theology / Ministry$38,907
- Bible Studies$50,342
- Religious Education$36,770
Moody Bible Institute Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology questions
How much do Moody Bible Institute Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology graduates earn?
Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology graduates of Moody Bible Institute earn a median $40,561 four years after graduating and $26,236 one year after. The U.S. median for Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology graduates across 4 colleges is $41,575.
How much debt do Moody Bible Institute Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology graduates of Moody Bible Institute is $15,000, about 37% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $19,562.
Where does Moody Bible Institute rank for Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology in Illinois?
Of 1 Illinois colleges reporting Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology graduate earnings, Moody Bible Institute ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology graduates get?
A common career is directors, religious activities and education, with a median wage of $52,560 in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area and $52,100 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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