Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Georgetown University
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georgetown.eduBased on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Georgetown University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $72,299 | $88,252 | +22% |
| Northwestern University | $129,670 | $145,020 | +12% |
| Thomas M Cooley Law School | $76,326 | $72,647 | -5% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Georgetown UniversityWashington | $65,081 | $72,299 | $88,252 | — | — |
 Northwestern UniversityEvanston | $65,997 | $129,670 | $145,020 | — | — |
 Thomas M Cooley Law SchoolLansing | — | $76,326 | $72,647 | — | — |
 University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley | $14,850 | $60,003 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $74,312 | — | — | — |
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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 Georgetown University, approximately 10% 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.