Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Graduate certificate · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 22.02

$79,445Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$98,030Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$69,961Median federal debt
218Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at University of Southern California earn a median of $79,445 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $114,740 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,392–$187,161). Median debt is $69,961, about 88% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies graduates from University of Southern California make?

The median salary is $79,445 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $69,961.

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