Doctoral (Professional)172 grads tracked
Legal Professions and Studies, Other at Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
Ranked 1st of 1 doctoral (professional) programs in Legal Professions and Studies, Other by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$67,967
middle 50%: $52,886 – $109,357
Median · 5 years out
$101,595
middle 50%: $71,555 – $138,294
Median · 10 years out
$115,056
middle 50%: $72,242 – $170,755
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Legal Professions and Studies, Other (doctoral (professional)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Professional doctorate graduates in Legal Professions and Studies earn a median of $68k in their first year. Salaries grow to $115k by the tenth year of employment.
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?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
4.3 yrs
≈ $4,725 total interest
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