# James Madison University: Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (bachelor's)

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 22.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/legal-research-and-advanced-professional-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,966
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,496 (U.S. median for this major: $61,496 across 3 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,489)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | $61,496 | $25,000 | $23,322 | 80% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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