Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Master's degree · Golden Gate University · San Francisco, CA

CIP 22.02

$106,626Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$131,366Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$95,568Median federal debt
5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Golden Gate University earn a median of $106,626 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $101,000 four years after graduating (middle half: $62,617–$153,946). Median debt is $95,568, about 90% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$122,124—
University of San Diego
San Diego
$108,016$135,168
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles
$107,961$72,352
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$91,677—
University of the Pacific
Stockton
$73,893$41,000
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,058$66,790
Pepperdine University
Malibu
$58,929$107,520

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $106,626 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $95,568.

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