WhatGradsMake
Doctoral (Research)44 grads tracked

Legal Professions and Studies at Arizona State University

Ranked 1st of 1 doctoral (research) programs in Legal Professions and Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$76,015
middle 50%: $56,877 – $86,929
Median · 5 years out
$94,170
middle 50%: $75,672 – $116,180
Median · 10 years out
$101,595
middle 50%: $79,787 – $134,767

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Legal Professions and Studies (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Arizona State University's doctoral (research) program in Legal Professions and Studies earn a median $76,015 one year after graduating, rising to $101,595 by year ten. Figures are based on 44 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.2 yrs
≈ $4,454 total interest

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$113,823 · 5 yrs out
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