Master’s Degrees in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
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Education Levels of Conflict Resolution Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 449 students earned their master's degree in conflict resolution. This makes it the 158th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in conflict resolution at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 449 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 23 |
Earnings of Conflict Resolution Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in conflict resolution is $50,964. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,062 and the high is $52,559.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for conflict resolution students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in conflict resolution. About 69.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 138 |
| Women | 311 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conflict resolution master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 200 |
| International Students | 69 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 42 |
Most Popular Conflict Resolution Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in conflict resolution. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for conflict resolution students seekinga master's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from GMU. About 68% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The conflict resolution program at American University awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandeis University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Brandeis. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Diego. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,936 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from USD. About 97% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgetown University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The conflict resolution program at Georgetown University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conflict resolution. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from CSUDH. Of these students, 58% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kennesaw State University. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,238 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from KSU Georgia. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conflict resolution. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 68% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Salisbury University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conflict resolution. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,585 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Salisbury. Of these students, 48% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is California University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at Cal U. About 70% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at UO. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad del Turabo. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. The conflict resolution program at Universidad del Turabo awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Abilene Christian University. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Abilene Christian. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. The conflict resolution program at Southern Methodist University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. The conflict resolution program at University of North Carolina at Wilmington awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 54% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. The conflict resolution program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 54% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lipscomb University. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at Lipscomb. About 67% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Mennonite University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conflict resolution. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 11 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at Eastern Mennonite. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arcadia University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conflict resolution. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Arcadia. Of these students, 88% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Chapman University. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,538 per year. The conflict resolution program at Chapman University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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*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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