Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Master's
Median Earnings
$84,372
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$84,372
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
National Average
$84,126
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
72
Completers (IPEDS)
161
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$65,926
Median Debt
0.78
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$549/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$84,372
Median Earnings
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $190,118 | — |
| Georgetown University | $142,966 | $97,008 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $130,948 | — |
| University of Florida | $125,265 | $37,402 |
| University of San Francisco | $119,924 | — |
| Boston University | $118,134 | $61,150 |
| Seton Hall University | $115,233 | $47,995 |
| University of St Thomas | $114,376 | — |
| Loyola University Chicago | $110,658 | $58,186 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $110,636 | $113,247 |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.