2026 Best Value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 108 colleges 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 analyzed schools to produce 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 Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Our analysis found California State University Dominguez Hills to be the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution school in the United States. Located in Carson, CA, California State University Dominguez Hills is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,454, while out-of-state students pay about $20,054. Typical Peace Studies Conflict Resolution student debt is $15,886. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,162. That is a strong return on a $15,886 median debt. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full California State University Dominguez Hills report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salisbury University earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Salisbury, MD. Students from in state pay about $11,084 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,174 for out-of-state students. The median Peace Studies Conflict Resolution program debt is $22,750. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,515 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Salisbury University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of San Diego earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,486. Typical Peace Studies Conflict Resolution student debt is $23,795. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $86,522. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of San Diego profile
A rank of #3 makes Lipscomb University one of the best values in the United States. Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,572. The median Peace Studies Conflict Resolution program debt is $23,529. Median earnings reach $55,541 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants. More on Lipscomb University
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Located in Greensboro, NC, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,661, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Students borrow a median of $30,739 to complete their Peace Studies Conflict Resolution program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,160. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro has an acceptance rate of 88%. More on University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Southern Methodist University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,040. Graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. Southern Methodist University alumni report median earnings of $78,354 a decade after entry. Set against $20,712 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Methodist University has an acceptance rate of 63%. More on Southern Methodist University
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. The median Peace Studies Conflict Resolution program debt is $26,657. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,990 ten years after entry. Set against $26,657 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee has an acceptance rate of 91%. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report
American University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Set in Washington, DC, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. Graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $77,370 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%. See the full American University profile
George Mason University placed #10 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. George Mason University is a public school based in Fairfax, VA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. George Mason University Peace Studies Conflict Resolution students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $76,343. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Mason University has an acceptance rate of 88%. More on George Mason University
Abilene Christian University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Set in Abilene, TX, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,200 in tuition and fees. Typical Peace Studies Conflict Resolution student debt is $23,772. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%. See the full Abilene Christian University profile
Portland State University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Portland State University is a public school based in Portland, OR. In-state tuition and fees average $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. The median Peace Studies Conflict Resolution program debt is $26,475. Portland State University alumni report median earnings of $57,906 a decade after entry. Set against $26,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Portland State University has an acceptance rate of 91%. See the full Portland State University profile
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Based in Wilmington, NC, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,277, with out-of-state students paying around $24,152. Graduates carry a median of $23,013 in student loans. Median earnings reach $54,967 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,013 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of North Carolina At Wilmington profile
Georgetown University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Georgetown University Peace Studies Conflict Resolution students take on a median of $12,498 in debt. Median earnings reach $103,494 ten years out. Set against $12,498 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted. See the full Georgetown University profile
University Of Massachusetts Lowell placed #15 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public school based in Lowell, MA. Students from in state pay about $16,966 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. The median Peace Studies Conflict Resolution program debt is $25,574. University Of Massachusetts Lowell alumni report median earnings of $64,874 a decade after entry. Set against $25,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Kennesaw State University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Kennesaw State University is a public school based in Kennesaw, GA. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,552. That is a strong return on a $27,004 median debt. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
Brandeis University placed #17 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Located in Waltham, MA, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,080. The median Peace Studies Conflict Resolution program debt is $25,653. Brandeis University alumni report median earnings of $77,231 a decade after entry. Set against $25,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Brandeis University
University Of Oregon came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Located in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Graduates carry a median of $22,034 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,324 ten years after entry. Set against $22,034 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Oregon profile
University Of Denver offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit school based in Denver, CO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,398. The median Peace Studies Conflict Resolution program debt is $22,534. Median earnings reach $71,155 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,534 median debt. University Of Denver has an acceptance rate of 78%. Read more about University Of Denver
University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #19 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
California State University San Bernardino ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. See the full California State University San Bernardino profile
Florida Atlantic University placed #21 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Florida Atlantic University report
Salem State University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Salem State University
University Of St Thomas Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Chapman University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Chapman University report
Creighton University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Creighton University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Universidad Del Turabo came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. See the full Universidad Del Turabo profile
Regis University
Regis University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. See the full Regis University profile
University Of Utah came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Utah profile
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. More on University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Sit Graduate Institute ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. More on Sit Graduate Institute
University Of Kentucky offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. See the full University Of Kentucky profile
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Fresno Pacific University placed #33 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Fresno Pacific University report
Swarthmore College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Swarthmore College
Guilford College
Guilford College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Guilford College profile
Saint Anselm College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. More on Saint Anselm College
Suny College At Buffalo ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. More on Suny College At Buffalo
Nova Southeastern University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Nova Southeastern University
University Of California Berkeley placed #39 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
Goucher College
Goucher College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. More on Goucher College
Nazareth College
Nazareth College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read more about Nazareth College
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Ohio University Chillicothe Campus report
Berea College
Berea College placed #43 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on Berea College
Ohio University Eastern Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Ohio University Eastern Campus
Whitworth University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. See the full Whitworth University profile
Earlham College
Earlham College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about Earlham College
Ohio University Southern Campus came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Ohio University Southern Campus report
Depaul University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Depaul University
Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Read the full report on Teachers College At Columbia University
John Carroll University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. More on John Carroll University
Related Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Schools (All Levels)
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- Best Value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 108 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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