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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Southern Methodist University
Median Salary (1yr)
$78,515
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
33
Credential
Master's
Key Metrics
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Median Salary (1yr)
$78,515
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Median Debt at Graduation
$0
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Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
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vs National Avg
-7%
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Annual Graduates
33
savings
Median Salary (5yr)
$95,849
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Program Analysis
Graduates of Southern Methodist University's Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies program earn less than the national average for this major. One year after graduation, SMU graduates earn $78,515, while the national average is $84,118. Five years after graduation, SMU graduates earn $95,849.
The debt-to-earnings ratio for this program is favorable. Graduates report no debt.
Thirty-three students graduate from this program each year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Southern Methodist University
Median Earnings (1yr)
$78,515
Median Debt
$0
National Average: Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Median Earnings (1yr)
$84,118
Median Debt
$0
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Other Schools
| # | Institution | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $220,853 | $0 | 29 |
| 2 | Duke University | $213,539 | $0 | 112 |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $130,948 | $0 | 306 |
| 4 | Georgetown University | $130,394 | $0 | 648 |
| 5 | University of San Francisco | $122,124 | $0 | 39 |