Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at University of San Diego
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of San Diego graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of San Diego graduates earn $108k, placing them in the 84th percentile of all legal research and advanced professional studies masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in California (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | $108,016 | $101,593 | — | — |
| University of San Francisco | $122,124 | $119,924 | — | — |
| Loyola Marymount University | $107,961 | — | — | — |
| Golden Gate University | $106,626 | — | — | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $91,677 | — | — | — |
| University of the Pacific | $73,893 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $79,830 | — | — | — |
Other Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $58,222 | $122,124 | — |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $58,974 | $107,961 | — |
| Golden Gate University San Francisco | $31,243 | $106,626 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $13,747 | $91,677 | — |
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $55,340 | $73,893 | — |
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 University of San Diego, approximately 19% 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.