2026 Best Value Dispute Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Dispute Resolution doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 44 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Grad Degree reviewed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Dispute Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is Nova Southeastern University, our #1 best-value Dispute Resolution school in the United States. Set in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,700. Typical Dispute Resolution student debt is $25,021. Median earnings reach $59,209 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted. More on Nova Southeastern University
Roosevelt University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Dispute Resolution ranking in the United States. Get the full Roosevelt University report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Sacred Heart earned it the #3 place in the United States. Get the full University Of Sacred Heart report
A rank of #4 makes University Of Akron Main Campus one of the best values in the United States. Read more about University Of Akron Main Campus
Out of the 44 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Idaho State University landed the #5 spot. Read the full report on Idaho State University
Boise State University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Boise State University report
George Mason University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full George Mason University report
University Of Southern California landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
Arizona State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. See the full Arizona State University profile
Creighton University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. More on Creighton University
Oregon Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Read more about Oregon Institute Of Technology
American Intercontinental University Online landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full American Intercontinental University Online profile
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Maine At Augusta ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Get the full University Of Maine At Augusta report
Fordham University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Read more about Fordham University
Indiana University Southeast landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Indiana University Southeast
William Mitchell College Of Law placed #17 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on William Mitchell College Of Law
Eastern Mennonite University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. See the full Eastern Mennonite University profile
Walden University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. See the full Walden University profile
University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Boston report
Missouri State University Springfield placed #21 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield
Pepperdine University placed #22 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. See the full Pepperdine University profile
Kansas State University placed #23 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. See the full Kansas State University profile
Dixie State College Of Utah ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read the full report on Dixie State College Of Utah
Southern Oregon University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. More on Southern Oregon University
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Dispute Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
University Of Utah offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full University Of Utah profile
Lakewood University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read more about Lakewood University
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Eastern Kentucky University report
Capital Community College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Capital Community College
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #31 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
Dallas Baptist University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Dallas Baptist University
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Juniata College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Juniata College
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice profile
Dominican University offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Dominican University
University Of Georgia ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. More on University Of Georgia
Yeshiva University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Yeshiva University profile
Pennsylvania Western University offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Pennsylvania Western University
Syracuse University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Syracuse University
Temple University offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Temple University
University Of Baltimore placed #41 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Baltimore
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #42 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Brenau University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Brenau University
Touro University Worldwide ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. More on Touro University Worldwide
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 44 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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