Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Doctoral degree · Western New England University · Springfield, MA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$54,805Median earnings 3 years after

$85,147Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Western New England University earn a median of $54,805. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $113,071 four years after graduating (middle half: $72,763–$151,352).

Other programs at Western New England University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree$114,008
Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree$90,273
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$83,808
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$79,990
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$75,128
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$69,326
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$67,726
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$66,796
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree$63,251
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree$58,437
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree$54,474
Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree$50,921
LawDoctoral degree$48,821
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree$41,564
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree$33,825
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree$26,544
Psychology, GeneralMaster's degree$88,914
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree—
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationBachelor's degree$129,138
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's degree$136,486

Frequently asked questions

How much do Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies graduates from Western New England University make?

The median salary is $54,805 and $85,147 after five years.

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