Master’s Degrees in Dispute Resolution
Education Levels of Dispute Resolution Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 313 people earned their master's degree in dispute resolution. This earns it the #185 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dispute resolution at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 313 |
| Basic Certificate | 170 |
| Graduate Certificate | 145 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Dispute Resolution Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in dispute resolution is $64,096. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $54,740 and the high is $64,119.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dispute resolution majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dispute resolution. About 67.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 101 |
| Women | 212 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dispute resolution master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 114 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Dispute Resolution Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dispute resolution. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dispute resolution students seekinga master's degree is Pepperdine University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Pepperdine. Of these students, 66% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pepperdine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,096.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Columbia. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in dispute resolution at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 64,096.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from USC. About 58% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,096.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from NUS Florida. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,096.
University of Baltimore is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dispute resolution. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from UB. About 88% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Baltimore dispute resolution graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,096.
Creighton University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dispute resolution. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Creighton. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in dispute resolution at Creighton University make a median salary of 64,096.
Dominican University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dispute resolution. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,194 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Dominican U. About 62% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in dispute resolution at Dominican University make a median salary of 64,096.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dispute resolution. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from UMass Boston. Of these students, 72% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in dispute resolution at University of Massachusetts - Boston make a median salary of 64,096.
The 9th most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro University Worldwide. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from TUW. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Touro University Worldwide dispute resolution graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,096.
Fordham University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dispute resolution. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Fordham U. Those who complete their master's degree in dispute resolution at Fordham University make a median salary of 64,096.
The 12th most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Roosevelt University. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Roosevelt. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in dispute resolution at Roosevelt University make a median salary of 64,096.
Yeshiva University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dispute resolution. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Yeshiva. Yeshiva University dispute resolution graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,096.
The 16th most popular school in the country for dispute resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Mennonite University. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in dispute resolution from Eastern Mennonite. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Eastern Mennonite graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,096.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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