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Master’s Degrees in Dispute Resolution

292 Yearly Graduations
$45,832 Median Salary
66% Women
There are 20 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in dispute resolution. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 41% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 16.4% of dispute resolution graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Dispute Resolution Majors

In 2020-2021, 292 earned their master's degree in dispute resolution. This earns it the #185 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dispute resolution at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 292
Graduate Certificate 101
Doctor’s Degree 23

Earnings of Dispute Resolution Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in dispute resolution is $45,832. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $38,813 and the high is $54,734.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for dispute resolution majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in dispute resolution. About 65.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 100
Women 192
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The racial-ethnic distribution of dispute resolution master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 9
Black or African American 67
Hispanic or Latino 29
White 102
International Students 48
Other Races/Ethnicities 37
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There are 20 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dispute resolution. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
116 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for dispute resolution students seekinga master's degree is Pepperdine University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. The dispute resolution program at Pepperdine University awarded 116 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

35 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Columbia. About 69% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
28 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from USC. About 68% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
25 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from NUS Florida. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#5

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
19 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Baltimore is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dispute resolution. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,094 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from UB. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#6

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
16 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Creighton University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dispute resolution. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. The dispute resolution program at Creighton University awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Dominican University

River Forest, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dominican University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dispute resolution. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,943 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Dominican U. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dispute resolution. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to dispute resolution majors at UMass Boston. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#9

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro University Worldwide. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. The dispute resolution program at Touro University Worldwide awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to dispute resolution majors at Wayne State. Of these students, 50% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Fordham University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dispute resolution. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to dispute resolution majors at Fordham U.

#12

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Roosevelt University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,493 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,275 per year. The dispute resolution program at Roosevelt University awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#12

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Excelsior College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dispute resolution. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Excelsior College. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

Santurce, Puerto Rico
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dispute resolution. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Sagrado. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#12

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Yeshiva University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dispute resolution. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to dispute resolution majors at Yeshiva.

#16

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Mennonite University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to dispute resolution majors at Eastern Mennonite.

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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