Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Master's degree · Washington University in St Louis · St. Louis, MO

CIP 22.02

$59,808Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,301Median earnings 4 years after
$61,499Median earnings 5 years after
$57,235Median federal debt
319Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Washington University in St Louis earn a median of $59,808 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 $57,235, about 96% of first-year earnings.

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Master's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$53,750—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies graduates from Washington University in St Louis make?

The median salary is $59,808 one year after graduation and $61,499 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $57,235.

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