Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois • First Professional
Median Earnings
$145,020
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$145,020
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
National Average
$85,015
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,225
All programs at Northwestern University
Program Details
First Professional
Credential Level
14
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$75,943
Median Debt
0.52
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$633/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$145,020
Median Earnings
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University (this school) | $145,020 | $75,943 |
| Golden Gate University | $105,206 | — |
| Georgetown University | $88,252 | $170,377 |
| Thomas M Cooley Law School | $72,647 | $199,224 |
| Vermont Law and Graduate School | $69,265 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $60,003 | $76,307 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $54,713 | — |
Other Programs at Northwestern University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $273,201 | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $250,658 | $81,076 |
| Law | $227,792 | $154,286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $217,138 | $172,164 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $203,846 | $76,735 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $193,869 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $182,840 | $64,256 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $182,280 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (current) | $145,020 | $75,943 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $139,924 | $42,454 |
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.