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2027 Best Value Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Bachelor’s Degree Schools

10 Colleges in the United States
$21,255 Avg Student Debt
$73,984 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Bachelor's Degree Badge [Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/peace-studies-conflict-resolution/peace-studies-and-conflict-resolution/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for peace studies & conflict resolution students.

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2027 Best Value Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in peace studies & conflict resolution, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill the best value for a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution in the United States. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates carry a median of $14,275 in student loans. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $44,503. That is a strong return on a $14,275 median debt. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill admits about 15% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of North Carolina At Greensboro one of the best values for peace studies & conflict resolution. Located in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,661, while out-of-state students pay about $24,012. Students borrow a median of $30,739 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $43,830. Set against $30,739 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salisbury University earned it the #3 place for peace studies & conflict resolution. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,084, while out-of-state students pay about $22,174. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $37,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Salisbury University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in peace studies & conflict resolution will find it at George Mason University, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $40,929. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value peace studies & conflict resolution schools. Set in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,176. Students borrow a median of $11,075 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Wellesley College generally make around $48,902. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.

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Pace University New York earned the #6 position for value in peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,510. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates carry a median of $25,656 in student loans. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $59,662. Set against $25,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pace University New York admits about 76% of applicants.

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University landed the #7 spot for peace studies & conflict resolution value this year. Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. In-state tuition and fees average $45,405. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates carry a median of $26,055 in student loans. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $32,523. That is a strong return on a $26,055 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University placed #8 among the best values for peace studies & conflict resolution. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,089 in tuition and fees. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates carry a median of $12,498 in student loans. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $49,699. That is a strong return on a $12,498 median debt. The acceptance rate is 13%.

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach landed the #9 spot for peace studies & conflict resolution value this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $44,074 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for peace studies & conflict resolution graduates is $22,845. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of $70,246 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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Chapman University placed #10 among the best values for peace studies & conflict resolution. Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Orange. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,984. Typical student debt for peace studies & conflict resolution graduates is $21,657. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of Chapman University earn a median of $50,947 early in their careers. Set against $21,657 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

Other Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Degree Levels

Explore the best-value peace studies & conflict resolution schools at other degree levels:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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