Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Master's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

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$130,948Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
323Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $130,948 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Fordham University
Bronx
$82,764$62,192
St. John's University-New York
Queens
$74,248$60,379
Hofstra University
Hempstead
$74,178$76,913
Yeshiva University
New York
$46,411$61,960

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $130,948 one year after graduation.

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