Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Master's degree · Georgetown University · Washington, DC

CIP 22.02

$130,394Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$171,631Median earnings 4 years after
$169,366Median earnings 5 years after
$97,008Median federal debt
541Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Georgetown University earn a median of $130,394 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 $97,008, about 74% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Washington University
Washington
$90,624$78,277
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 Georgetown University make?

The median salary is $130,394 one year after graduation and $169,366 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $97,008.

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