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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 #742 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#742 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.

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 4 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

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 $43,552, and its $30,670 net price is above the national median of $16,906.