Location: New York, NY•In-State Tuition: $69,045•Admission Rate: 4%•Avg SAT: 1547
Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$220,853
95th percentile
Sample: 19 graduates Limited data

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How Columbia University in the City of New York graduates compare to all programs nationally

Columbia University in the City of New York earns $221k — 95th percentile among legal research and advanced professional studies grad-cert programs.

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York$69,045$220,853———
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$68,237$79,445———
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis$10,449$64,399———
National Median—$79,445———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with legal research and advanced professional studies graduates

Lawyers

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

$151,160/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

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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). At Columbia University in the City of New York, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. 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.