Doctoral (Professional)-26% vs national median475 grads tracked
Legal Professions and Studies at Liberty University
Ranked 60th of 61 doctoral (professional) programs in Legal Professions and Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$56,324
middle 50%: $41,364 – $72,110
Median · 5 years out
$77,901
middle 50%: $58,897 – $101,795
Median · 10 years out
$91,385
middle 50%: $65,669 – $122,926
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
Liberty University's professional doctorate in Legal Professions and Studies offers a $56k median starting salary. Earnings rise to $78k by year five and $91k by year ten.
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
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,930 total interest
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