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Doctoral (Professional)-6% vs national median3,464 grads tracked

Legal Professions and Studies at University of South Carolina - Columbia

Ranked 31st of 61 doctoral (professional) programs in Legal Professions and Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$65,911
middle 50%: $52,250 – $90,049
Median · 5 years out
$99,491
middle 50%: $72,105 – $138,383
Median · 10 years out
$116,006
middle 50%: $81,111 – $176,356

Salary trajectory

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

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

Professional doctorate holders in Legal Professions and Studies start with a median salary of $66k. Long-term earnings reach $116k after 10 years.

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
4.3 yrs
≈ $4,860 total interest

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