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

11 Colleges in the United States
$23,310 Avg Student Debt
$68,705 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Master's Degree Badge [Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/peace-studies-conflict-resolution/peace-studies-and-conflict-resolution/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 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

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the peace studies & conflict resolution degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Schools

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California State University Dominguez Hills earned the #1 spot for value among peace studies & conflict resolution schools in the United States. Set in the city of Carson, California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,454, compared with $20,054 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for peace studies & conflict resolution graduates is $15,886. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of California State University Dominguez Hills earn a median of $64,709 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,886 median debt. California State University Dominguez Hills admits about 93% 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. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public school located in the city of Greensboro. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates carry a median of $30,739 in student loans. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn a median of $43,830 early in their careers. Set against $30,739 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro admits about 88% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes George Mason University one of the best values for peace studies & conflict resolution. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $57,973. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Kennesaw State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution, landing the #4 spot this year. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. In-state tuition and fees average $5,808, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Students borrow a median of $27,004 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $35,174. That is a strong return on a $27,004 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,084, while out-of-state students pay about $22,174. Typical student debt for peace studies & conflict resolution graduates is $22,750. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $43,940. Set against $22,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Salisbury University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Eastern Mennonite University placed #6 among the best values for peace studies & conflict resolution. Eastern Mennonite University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Harrisonburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,920. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Eastern Mennonite University generally make around $55,325. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University landed the #7 spot for peace studies & conflict resolution value this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,572. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $48,949. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants.

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University Of San Diego ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value peace studies & conflict resolution schools. University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. In-state tuition and fees average $59,486. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates carry a median of $23,795 in student loans. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of University Of San Diego earn a median of $36,480 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,795 median debt. The acceptance rate is 52%.

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Brandeis University placed #9 among the best values for peace studies & conflict resolution. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,080. Typical student debt for peace studies & conflict resolution graduates is $25,653. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $47,783. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value peace studies & conflict resolution schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Typical student debt for peace studies & conflict resolution graduates is $12,498. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $64,621. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.

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American University
Washington, DC

American University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value peace studies & conflict resolution schools. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,771 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,139 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of American University earn a median of $63,685 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,139 median debt. American University admits about 62% of applicants.

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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 · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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