Biblical Studies at Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Bible/Biblical Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,114/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (15,800 openings/yr)
ROI
8.0x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biblical Studies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $494K | $494K | $464K |
| Earnings Multiple | 8.0x | 8.0x | 7.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 46% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 30 | 29 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$61,424
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,690
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,742
33% growth from Year 1
About Moody Bible Institute
A 98% acceptance rate means Moody Bible Institute is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 1,586 students in Chicago, IL.
See all programs and financial aid at Moody Bible Institute →Top Career Paths
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$78,050/yr
Directors, religious activities and education
$54,840/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biblical Studies at Moody Bible Institute?
A score of 29/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biblical Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biblical Studies careers?
With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $464,194 in decade earnings vs $493,759 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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