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Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution at American University

If you are interested in studying Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution, you may want to check out the program at American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American University sits in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were awarded at American University.

Online & Distance Learning at American University

Many students take online classes at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Rankings at American University

Use these rankings to compare American University’s Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#2 of 24
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 5
Best Value	Nationwide	#23 of 24

Earnings for Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Graduates from American University

Graduates of American University’s Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,964
2 years	$58,673
3 years	$66,761
4 years	$80,653
5 years	$92,285

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates from American University take home a median $80,653, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates at American University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates at American University are 81% women (29) and 19% men (7).

Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Master’s Program at American University

Among the 35 master’s peace studies & conflict resolution graduates at American University, 83% were women (29) and 17% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 34% of Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution master’s degree recipients at American University, above the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Concentrations at American University

This Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution program at American University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	36

Top-Paying Careers for Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Graduates

Graduates of the Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution program at American University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$93,794
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Transportation Planners	$50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$42,168

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.