2026 Best Dispute Resolution Schools
Looking for the best Dispute Resolution programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 44 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Dispute Resolution Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found University Of Southern California to be the best Dispute Resolution school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. The median Dispute Resolution program debt is $15,625. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
A rank of #2 makes Kansas State University one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Kansas State University Dispute Resolution students take on a median of $23,546 in debt. More on Kansas State University
The strong Dispute Resolution programs at Columbia University In The City Of New York earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Dispute Resolution students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York
Dominican University came in at #4 on this year's Dispute Resolution ranking in the United States. Based in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Dominican University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,828. Graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. See the full Dominican University profile
Out of the 44 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #5 spot. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Colorado State University Fort Collins Dispute Resolution students take on a median of $22,843 in debt. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins
Pepperdine University placed #6 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit school based in Malibu, CA. About 83% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,918. The median Dispute Resolution program debt is $23,645. Read the full report on Pepperdine University
University Of Massachusetts Boston placed #7 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. This public school is set in Boston, MA. About 49% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete their Dispute Resolution program here. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Boston
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates 53% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. The median Dispute Resolution program debt is $26,657. More on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Temple University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. More on Temple University
Syracuse University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. Typical Dispute Resolution student debt is $26,130. More on Syracuse University
Nova Southeastern University placed #11 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Set in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. In-state tuition and fees average $38,700. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete their Dispute Resolution program here. Get the full Nova Southeastern University report
Boise State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Boise, ID. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. The median Dispute Resolution program debt is $24,311. Get the full Boise State University report
University Of Baltimore landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Set in Baltimore, MD, University Of Baltimore is a public institution. University Of Baltimore posts a six-year graduation rate of 38%. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $23,984. Students borrow a median of $29,681 to complete their Dispute Resolution program here. Get the full University Of Baltimore report
Fordham University placed #14 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bronx, NY. Fordham University posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,470. Graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. Read more about Fordham University
University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Located in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Akron Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. University Of Akron Main Campus Dispute Resolution students take on a median of $25,347 in debt. More on University Of Akron Main Campus
Missouri State University Springfield placed #16 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Set in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Missouri State University Springfield posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Missouri State University Springfield Dispute Resolution students take on a median of $21,250 in debt. See the full Missouri State University Springfield profile
Dixie State College Of Utah did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about Dixie State College Of Utah
University Of Georgia landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Georgia profile
Creighton University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about Creighton University
Touro University Worldwide ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Read the full report on Touro University Worldwide
Capital Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. More on Capital Community College
Cuyahoga Community College District did well this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full Cuyahoga Community College District report
Walden University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. More on Walden University
University Of Utah placed #24 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. More on University Of Utah
Yeshiva University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. See the full Yeshiva University profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best Dispute Resolution Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Brenau University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Brenau University report
Juniata College
Juniata College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. See the full Juniata College profile
Arizona State University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Pennsylvania Western University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Pennsylvania Western University report
American Intercontinental University Online came in at #30 in this year's ranking. More on American Intercontinental University Online
Idaho State University placed #31 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Idaho State University report
Roosevelt University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Roosevelt University report
Lakewood University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. More on Lakewood University
Eastern Mennonite University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. See the full Eastern Mennonite University profile
William Mitchell College Of Law came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Read more about William Mitchell College Of Law
George Mason University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Get the full George Mason University report
Oregon Institute Of Technology placed #37 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Oregon Institute Of Technology
Indiana University Southeast landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Indiana University Southeast
Southern Oregon University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Get the full Southern Oregon University report
University Of Maine At Augusta placed #40 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. More on University Of Maine At Augusta
University Of Sacred Heart ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. More on University Of Sacred Heart
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. More on Eastern Kentucky University
Dallas Baptist University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Dallas Baptist University
Best Dispute Resolution Schools by Degree Level
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 44 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).