Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Master's degree · Samford University · Birmingham, AL

CIP 22.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$122,699Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Samford University earn a median of $122,699. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $101,000 four years after graduating (middle half: $62,617–$153,946).

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Master's degree) at other Alabama schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa	$86,616	$45,195

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies graduates from Samford University make?

The median salary is $122,699.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.