2026 Best Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Schools in Virginia

Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for peace studies & conflict resolution students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Schools in Virginia

Best Schools for Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall peace studies & conflict resolution education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution

1

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

129 Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Degrees Awarded

$49,451 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is George Mason University, our #1 school for peace studies & conflict resolution. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 129 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their peace studies & conflict resolution degree from George Mason University earn around $49,451 in the first couple years of their career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full peace studies & conflict resolution program report for George Mason University

2

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA

16 Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Degrees Awarded

$55,325 Median Starting Salary

Eastern Mennonite University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best peace studies & conflict resolution schools. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Mennonite University in the most recent data year. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of Eastern Mennonite University earn a median of $55,325 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,415. See the full peace studies & conflict resolution program report for Eastern Mennonite University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.