Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Master's degree · Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA

CIP 22.02

$48,834Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$72,389Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$29,384Median federal debt

168Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Liberty University earn a median of $48,834 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 $29,384, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $48,834 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,384.

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