Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their peace studies & conflict resolution programs.
College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best peace studies & conflict resolution schools.
Choosing a Great Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution School
The school you choose for peace studies & conflict resolution can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 31 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $57,160 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,498.
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American University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best peace studies & conflict resolution schools. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at American University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the peace studies & conflict resolution program make about $63,685 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,139.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best peace studies & conflict resolution schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 35 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their peace studies & conflict resolution degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $44,503 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $14,275 in student loans.
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Chapman University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution, landing the #4 spot this year. Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Orange. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were awarded at Chapman University in the most recent year. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of Chapman University earn a median of $50,947 early in their careers. Chapman University graduates carry a median of $21,657 in student loans.
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University Of Kentucky is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who receive their peace studies & conflict resolution degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $49,568 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094.
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Pace University New York came in at #6 for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pace University New York awarded about 11 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $59,662. Typical student debt for the program is $25,656.
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Wellesley College landed the #7 spot for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley. Wellesley College graduates 92% of students within six years. Wellesley College awarded about 14 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees in the most recent data year. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of Wellesley College earn a median of $48,902 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,075.
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Utah State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best peace studies & conflict resolution schools. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 51 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were awarded at Utah State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the peace studies & conflict resolution program make about $50,348 in their early career. Utah State University graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans.
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Brandeis University earned the #9 position for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the peace studies & conflict resolution program make about $47,783 in their early career. Brandeis University graduates carry a median of $25,653 in student loans.
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University Of San Diego landed the #10 spot for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. About 84% of students finish within six years. University Of San Diego awarded about 29 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the peace studies & conflict resolution program make about $36,480 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,795 to complete this degree.
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George Mason University came in at #11 for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 112 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $49,451. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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California State University Dominguez Hills came in at #12 for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Located in the city of Carson, California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 20 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were awarded at California State University Dominguez Hills in the most recent year. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of California State University Dominguez Hills earn a median of $64,709 early in their careers. California State University Dominguez Hills graduates carry a median of $15,886 in student loans.
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Eastern Mennonite University earned the #13 position for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 12 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were awarded at Eastern Mennonite University in the most recent year. Students who receive their peace studies & conflict resolution degree from Eastern Mennonite University earn around $55,325 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete this degree.
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earned the #14 position for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 21 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach in the most recent year. Students who receive their peace studies & conflict resolution degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn around $70,246 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,845 to complete this degree.
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Abilene Christian University earned the #15 position for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Set in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at Abilene Christian University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Abilene Christian University generally make around $54,455. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772.
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Salisbury University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best peace studies & conflict resolution schools. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Salisbury University awarded about 28 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their peace studies & conflict resolution degree from Salisbury University earn around $40,677 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,750.
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Depaul University placed #17 among the best peace studies & conflict resolution schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at Depaul University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $32,523. Students borrow a median of $26,055 to complete this degree.
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Lipscomb University landed the #18 spot for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their peace studies & conflict resolution degree from Lipscomb University earn around $48,949 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earned the #19 position for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public school located in the city of Greensboro. About 56% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro awarded about 30 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the peace studies & conflict resolution program make about $43,830 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,739 to complete this degree.
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Kennesaw State University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best peace studies & conflict resolution schools. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 24 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were awarded at Kennesaw State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $35,174. Students borrow a median of $27,004 to complete this degree.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 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).
