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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Dispute Resolution (With Aid)

14 Ranked Colleges
293 Degrees Awarded
$29,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master's For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Dispute Resolution is the 293rd most popular major in the country with 595 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, dispute resolution graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $54,267 and had an average of $58,876 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 293 dispute resolution graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in dispute resolution. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent dispute resolution programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the dispute resolution program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The dispute resolution school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid”.

We’ve created a tool called College Combat that lets you create your own customized comparisons based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.

Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree dispute resolution students with aid.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Dispute Resolution (With Aid)

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 48 masters’s dispute resolution degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree dispute resolution students with aid list, Columbia has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Dispute Resolution Report

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s dispute resolution students in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Dispute Resolution at GMU

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts - Boston. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s dispute resolution degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree dispute resolution students with aid list, UMass Boston has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Dispute Resolution at UMass Boston

#4

Dominican University

River Forest, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dominican University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in River Forest, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s dispute resolution students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree dispute resolution students with aid list, Dominican U has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dominican U are $20,884, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Dispute Resolution at Dominican U

#5

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Baltimore. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s dispute resolution degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

UB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Baltimore are $21,614, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Dispute Resolution at University of Baltimore

#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

With a ranking of #6, Wayne State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s dispute resolution degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Wayne State also took the #0 spot in our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Dispute Resolution at Wayne State University

#7

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska

Creighton University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s dispute resolution students in 2019-2020.

Creighton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528.

Read full report on Dispute Resolution at Creighton University

#8

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Eastern Mennonite University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern Mennonite did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Mennonite are $15,225, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Dispute Resolution at Eastern Mennonite University

#9

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Roosevelt University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Roosevelt University is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 6 masters’s dispute resolution degrees in 2019-2020.

Roosevelt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt University are $21,605, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Dispute Resolution at Roosevelt University

#10

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#6 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. NUS Florida is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It awarded 10 masters’s dispute resolution degrees in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Dispute Resolution at NUS Florida

#11

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 45 masters’s dispute resolution degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Dispute Resolution at University of Southern California

#12

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s dispute resolution degrees to qualified students.

Marquette did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marquette University are $21,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Dispute Resolution at Marquette

#13

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California

Pepperdine University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Pepperdine is located in Malibu, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 86 masters’s dispute resolution degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree dispute resolution students with aid list, Pepperdine has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pepperdine are $36,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University

#14

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#10 in overall quality

Fordham University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Fordham U is a fairly large school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 7 masters’s dispute resolution degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also made our “Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham University are $23,846, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Fordham University Dispute Resolution Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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