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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/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong peace studies & conflict resolution education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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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Leading the list is California State University Dominguez Hills, our #1 best value for peace studies & conflict resolution in the United States. Located in the city of Carson, California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,454 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,054. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates carry a median of $15,886 in student loans. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from California State University Dominguez Hills generally make around $64,709. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a great value for students pursuing a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,012. Typical student debt for peace studies & conflict resolution graduates is $30,739. 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. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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George Mason University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for peace studies & conflict resolution graduates is $25,000. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $57,973. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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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. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $35,174. That is a strong return on a $27,004 median debt. Kennesaw State University admits about 69% of applicants.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Students looking for strong value in peace studies & conflict resolution will find it at Salisbury University, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,084, while out-of-state students pay about $22,174. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Salisbury University generally make around $43,940. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern Mennonite University landed the #6 spot for peace studies & conflict resolution value this year. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,920. Typical student debt for peace studies & conflict resolution graduates is $25,415. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of Eastern Mennonite University earn a median of $55,325 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,415 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value peace studies & conflict resolution schools. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,572. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $48,949 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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University Of San Diego landed the #8 spot for peace studies & conflict resolution value this year. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $59,486. Students borrow a median of $23,795 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from University Of San Diego generally make around $36,480. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%.

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Brandeis University came in at #9 for value in peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,080. Typical student debt for peace studies & conflict resolution graduates is $25,653. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $47,783. Set against $25,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University placed #10 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. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Students borrow a median of $12,498 to complete the peace studies & conflict resolution program here. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $64,621. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 13%.

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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. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Early-career peace studies & conflict resolution graduates make about $63,685. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.

Other Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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

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