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Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution at Southern Methodist University

If you plan to study Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution, take a look at what Southern Methodist University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Southern Methodist University sits in Dallas, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were granted at Southern Methodist University.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Methodist University

Online coursework is an option at Southern Methodist University. Among 12,116 students, 669 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Rankings at Southern Methodist University

Rankings can help you compare Southern Methodist University’s Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#1 of 2
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Texas	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#12 of 24
Best Value	Nationwide	#22 of 24

Earnings for Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Those who finish Southern Methodist University’s Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,815
2 years	$43,798
3 years	$50,665
4 years	$66,704
5 years	$79,609

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates from Southern Methodist University report median earnings of $66,704, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates at Southern Methodist University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates at Southern Methodist University are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).

Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Master’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Of the 13 master’s peace studies & conflict resolution graduates at Southern Methodist University, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 31% of Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution master’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, higher than 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 Southern Methodist University

The Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution program at Southern Methodist University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	13

Top-Paying Careers for Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Graduates

Students who finish Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution program at Southern Methodist University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.