Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Master's degree · George Washington University · Washington, DC

CIP 22.02

$90,624Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$117,955Median earnings 4 years after
$113,751Median earnings 5 years after
$78,277Median federal debt
140Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at George Washington University earn a median of $90,624 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 $78,277, about 86% of first-year earnings.

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Master's degree) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgetown University
Washington
$130,394$97,008
American University
Washington
$65,919$65,926

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $90,624 one year after graduation and $113,751 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $78,277.

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