2026 Best Dispute Resolution Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Dispute Resolution certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 44 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Kansas State University to be the best Dispute Resolution school in the United States. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. The median Dispute Resolution program debt is $23,546. Read the full report on Kansas State University
Out of the 44 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Boise State University landed the #2 spot. Set in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete their Dispute Resolution program here. See the full Boise State University profile
You'll be in good company at Missouri State University Springfield, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Missouri State University Springfield Dispute Resolution students take on a median of $21,250 in debt. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield
Out of the 44 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Idaho State University landed the #4 spot. More on Idaho State University
Oregon Institute Of Technology came in at #5 on this year's Dispute Resolution ranking in the United States. See the full Oregon Institute Of Technology profile
Pepperdine University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Pepperdine University
University Of Georgia did well this year, earning the #7 position. Read more about University Of Georgia
University Of Massachusetts Boston placed #8 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Boston report
Nova Southeastern University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Read more about Nova Southeastern University
Pennsylvania Western University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Get the full Pennsylvania Western University report
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
Creighton University placed #12 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. See the full Creighton University profile
Southern Oregon University placed #13 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southern Oregon University
Capital Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. More on Capital Community College
Brenau University did well this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Brenau University profile
Touro University Worldwide placed #16 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Touro University Worldwide
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. See the full Dixie State College Of Utah profile
Lakewood University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Lakewood University report
William Mitchell College Of Law came in at #19 in this year's ranking. See the full William Mitchell College Of Law profile
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #20 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. See the full University Of Akron Main Campus profile
Temple University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read more about Temple University
Walden University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Walden University
Colorado State University Fort Collins did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins
Yeshiva University placed #24 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. See the full Yeshiva University profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Rest of the Top 15% Best Dispute Resolution Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Utah landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Utah
University Of Baltimore placed #27 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Baltimore
Juniata College
Juniata College placed #28 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Juniata College report
Syracuse University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. More on Syracuse University
American Intercontinental University Online placed #30 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about American Intercontinental University Online
Dominican University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on Dominican University
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #32 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee profile
Eastern Mennonite University placed #33 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Eastern Mennonite University report
University Of Sacred Heart landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Sacred Heart profile
Dallas Baptist University placed #35 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. More on Dallas Baptist University
University Of Maine At Augusta placed #36 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. More on University Of Maine At Augusta
Fordham University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Read more about Fordham University
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice placed #38 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice report
Roosevelt University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. More on Roosevelt University
Eastern Kentucky University did well this year, earning the #40 position. More on Eastern Kentucky University
Indiana University Southeast did well this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Indiana University Southeast profile
George Mason University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Get the full George Mason University report
Arizona State University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Arizona State University
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
Related Dispute Resolution Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Dispute Resolution Schools (All Levels)
- Best Dispute Resolution Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Dispute Resolution Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Dispute Resolution Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Dispute Resolution Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Dispute Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools
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).
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