Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Master's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Nova Southeastern University graduates in legal research and advanced professional studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nova Southeastern University Compares for Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
All 43 colleges reporting legal research and advanced professional studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $171,631 | $150,393 | #2 | $130,394 |
| 2 | Boston University Boston, MA | $156,087 | $137,451 | #4 | $113,679 |
| 3 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $148,235 | $134,884 | #6 | $108,016 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $142,291 | $151,451 | #1 | $106,227 |
| 5 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $140,519 | $127,863 | #8 | $107,961 |
| 6 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $136,623 | $124,318 | #10 | $122,124 |
| 7 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $131,892 | $115,760 | #13 | $105,031 |
| 8 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $131,366 | $119,534 | #12 | $106,626 |
| 9 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $128,518 | $130,665 | #7 | $102,721 |
| 10 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $123,695 | $121,530 | #11 | $98,283 |
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| 26 | American University Washington, DC | $96,768 | $84,794 | #32 | $65,919 |
| 27 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $95,372 | $107,080 | #19 | $95,429 |
| 28 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $93,902 | $89,375 | #29 | $74,178 |
| 29 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $91,014 | $96,873 | #27 | $78,762 |
| 30 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $87,881 | $79,966 | #35 | $73,893 |
| 31 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $84,932 | $77,283 | #38 | $68,058 |
| 32 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $84,447 | $85,858 | #31 | $78,515 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nova Southeastern University legal research and advanced professional studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,762 one year after graduating and $91,014 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nova Southeastern University rank for legal research and advanced professional studies?
Among 43 colleges reporting earnings for legal research and advanced professional studies graduates, Nova Southeastern University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is legal research and advanced professional studies at Nova Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for legal research and advanced professional studies ($101,000), and the median federal debt at graduation is $54,664.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.