Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Master's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

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$213,539Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$193,055Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

107Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Duke University earn a median of $213,539 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).

Other programs at Duke University

LawDoctoral degree$205,891
International BusinessMaster's degree$190,893
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesGraduate certificate$175,456
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$171,948
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesMaster's degree$171,112
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$156,275
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$133,356
Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree$124,486
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate certificate$124,154
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsGraduate certificate$121,523
MathematicsBachelor's degree$121,088
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$115,890
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringDoctoral degree$114,307
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$111,145
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree$110,977
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$109,702
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$104,689
EconomicsBachelor's degree$98,649
Theological and Ministerial StudiesDoctoral degree$97,602
StatisticsBachelor's degree$97,197

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $213,539 one year after graduation and $193,055 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.