Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

First professional degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 22.02

$129,670Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$155,436Median earnings 4 years after

$177,387Median earnings 5 years after

$75,943Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Northwestern University earn a median of $129,670 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $106,836 four years after graduating (middle half: $70,638–$171,229). Median debt is $75,943, about 59% of first-year earnings.

Other programs at Northwestern University

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Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree$144,879
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Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree$131,093
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Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree$124,451
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$107,097
Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree$102,998
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ChemistryDoctoral degree$90,302
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $129,670 one year after graduation and $177,387 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $75,943.

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