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Moravian University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Bethlehem, PA · 1,949 students

The verdict

Moravian University charges a net price of $30,670/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $122,680. Graduates earn a median $61,860 ten years after entry, $13,500/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 9.1 years — a 20-year net return of $147,320, a solid payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Moravian University's 9.1-year payback ranks #743 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 42% of them, and #76 of 169 in Pennsylvania.

Better ROI than 42% of US colleges#743 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$30,670
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$61,860
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
9.1 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
54%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Moravian University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$30,670/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$122,680our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$61,860Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$13,500/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$26,793Scorecard, 2026
Payback9.1 yrsour math
20-year net return$147,320our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Moravian University's own numbers. Net price $30,670 × 4 years = $122,680 total. Median earnings $61,860 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $13,500 a year of premium. $122,680 ÷ $13,500 = 9.1 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $147,320. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Moravian University students graduate with?

A median $26,793 in federal loans among completers, or 43% of the $61,860 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of Moravian University students graduate?

72% finish their degree. Spread the $122,680 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $170,389 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is Moravian University expensive compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?

Its $30,670 net price runs $8,929 above the $21,741 median across the 169 Pennsylvania colleges we profile, or $35,716 more across the full degree.

Moravian University: frequently asked questions

Is Moravian University worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Moravian University charges $30,670/yr after aid ($122,680 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $61,860 ten years out — $13,500/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 9.1 years and returns $147,320 net over 20 years, a solid payback.
How long does a Moravian University degree take to pay off?
About 9.1 years. We divide the $122,680 four-year net cost by the $13,500/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Moravian University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $30,670/yr — about $122,680 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Moravian University compare to other Pennsylvania colleges?
It ranks #76 of 169 Pennsylvania colleges we track by payback. Its $61,860 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $30,670 net price is above the national median of $16,902.