Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Graduate certificate · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

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$220,853Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$312,330Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $220,853 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $114,740 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,392–$187,161).

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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 $220,853 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.