Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Master's degree · Loyola Marymount University · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 22.02

$107,961Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$140,519Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$72,352Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Loyola Marymount University earn a median of $107,961 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 $72,352, about 67% 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
Golden Gate University
San Francisco
$106,626$95,568
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 Loyola Marymount University make?

The median salary is $107,961 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $72,352.

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