Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at California Western School of Law
Master's Degree
cwsl.eduCompare to Similar Programs in California
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in California (19 total in state)
Scroll to see more →
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 California Western School of LawSan Diego | — | $99,152* | — | — | — |
 University of San FranciscoSan Francisco | $58,222 | $122,124* | $119,924 | — | — |
 University of San DiegoSan Diego | $56,444 | $108,016* | $101,593 | — | — |
 Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles | $58,974 | $107,961* | — | — | — |
 Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco | $31,243 | $106,626* | — | — | — |
 University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles | $13,747 | $91,677* | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $79,830* | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with legal research and advanced professional studies graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.