2026 Best Dispute Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Dispute Resolution doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 44 colleges 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.
So you can compare your options, 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Nova Southeastern University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Dispute Resolution doctoral degree schools in the United States. Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $38,700. The median Dispute Resolution program debt is $25,021. Read more about Nova Southeastern University
Out of the 44 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #2 spot. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report
A rank of #3 makes Walden University one of the top choices in the United States. Get the full Walden University report
Arizona State University came in at #4 on this year's Dispute Resolution ranking in the United States. Read the full report on Arizona State University
A rank of #5 makes University Of Sacred Heart one of the top choices in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Sacred Heart
Pennsylvania Western University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Read the full report on Pennsylvania Western University
Idaho State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Read more about Idaho State University
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
Fordham University did well this year, earning the #9 position. See the full Fordham University profile
Kansas State University did well this year, earning the #10 position. See the full Kansas State University profile
Pepperdine University placed #11 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. See the full Pepperdine University profile
American Intercontinental University Online ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Read more about American Intercontinental University Online
Boise State University placed #13 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Boise State University
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #14 in this year's ranking. See the full Colorado State University Fort Collins profile
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cuyahoga Community College District
William Mitchell College Of Law came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read more about William Mitchell College Of Law
University Of Massachusetts Boston placed #17 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. See the full University Of Massachusetts Boston profile
Capital Community College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Capital Community College report
Temple University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full Temple University report
Indiana University Southeast placed #20 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on Indiana University Southeast
George Mason University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. More on George Mason University
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #22 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report
Southern Oregon University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Get the full Southern Oregon University report
University Of Akron Main Campus did well this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full University Of Akron Main Campus report
Oregon Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about Oregon Institute Of Technology
Rest of the Top 15% Best Dispute Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Eastern Kentucky University did well this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Eastern Kentucky University profile
University Of Baltimore came in at #27 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Baltimore profile
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report
Lakewood University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full Lakewood University report
Yeshiva University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Read the full report on Yeshiva University
Touro University Worldwide ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. See the full Touro University Worldwide profile
Dallas Baptist University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. More on Dallas Baptist University
Dixie State College Of Utah ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. Read more about Dixie State College Of Utah
University Of Southern California landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
University Of Georgia landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Georgia
Juniata College
Juniata College placed #36 among Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Juniata College report
Eastern Mennonite University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Eastern Mennonite University
Brenau University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. More on Brenau University
Roosevelt University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Roosevelt University
Creighton University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Creighton University report
University Of Utah ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. More on University Of Utah
Syracuse University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Dispute Resolution schools. See the full Syracuse University profile
Dominican University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about Dominican University
University Of Maine At Augusta did well this year, earning the #44 position. See the full University Of Maine At Augusta profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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