Moody Bible Institute

What are the graduation rates for students at Moody Bible Institute?

IPEDS 2024-25 figures report a 46% four-year graduation rate and a 62% six-year graduation rate for Moody Bible Institute. The longer measurement period captures students who complete after four years; it should not be interpreted as a separate group of graduates.

These standard graduation measures focus on an entering cohort of first-time, full-time students. They do not describe every transfer student, part-time student, or graduate student. Moody's reported student retention rate is 84%, a different measure that tracks continued enrollment rather than degree completion.

For planning purposes, the gap between four- and six-year completion is worth discussing with an academic adviser, particularly when mapping prerequisite courses, transfer credits, and the cost of an additional year. The rates alone do not establish why individual students finished on a particular timeline.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Moody Bible Institute?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures reported for October 2026 measure earnings one year after completion for covered former students, not a guaranteed starting salary for everyone with a Moody degree. Reported figures include $33,632 for Bible/Biblical Studies and $22,988 for Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.

Other reported one-year figures are $26,972 for Religious Education, $29,411 for Theological and Ministerial Studies, and $29,204 for Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. Small programs, different degree levels, and the mix of paid work and further study can limit comparisons between fields. These figures should also not be read as the pay attached to a particular job offer.

Moody reports career-support services including individual counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job listings, employer contacts, and alumni networking. Those services are opportunities to use during a job search, not employment outcomes. Applicants comparing career paths should consider the roles a degree qualifies them to pursue, the local job market, and potential graduate-study costs alongside reported earnings.