Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies: graduate certificate earnings by college
Median earnings of legal research and advanced professional studies graduates (graduate certificate) one year after graduation, at 6 colleges. National median: $88,379, rising to $98,030 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University | IL | $139,000 | — | — |
| 2 | University of Southern California | CA | $100,754 | $98,030 | $63,546 |
| 3 | Temple University | PA | $88,379 | — | $76,132 |
| 4 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | IN | $81,452 | — | — |
| 5 | St. Thomas University | FL | $71,023 | — | $138,591 |
| 6 | Champlain College | VT | $63,278 | $93,818 | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do legal research and advanced professional studies graduates earn?
The median college reports $88,379 in earnings one year after a graduate certificate in legal research and advanced professional studies and $98,030 four years after. The highest is $139,000 at Northwestern University.
How much student debt do legal research and advanced professional studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $76,132 at the typical college.