2026 Best Value Dispute Resolution Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Dispute Resolution certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 44 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Dispute Resolution Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Kansas State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Dispute Resolution certificate degree schools in the United States. Kansas State University is a public school based in Manhattan, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Graduates carry a median of $23,546 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,262. Set against $23,546 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%. More on Kansas State University
A rank of #2 makes Boise State University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. The median Dispute Resolution program debt is $24,311. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,658. Set against $24,311 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%. Read more about Boise State University
A rank of #3 makes Missouri State University Springfield one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Springfield, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,250 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,827. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. More on Missouri State University Springfield
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Capital Community College earned it the #4 place in the United States. See the full Capital Community College profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Utah earned it the #5 place in the United States. Get the full University Of Utah report
Idaho State University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Idaho State University
Eastern Mennonite University placed #7 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. See the full Eastern Mennonite University profile
Temple University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Temple University
Roosevelt University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. More on Roosevelt University
Dixie State College Of Utah placed #10 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. More on Dixie State College Of Utah
George Mason University placed #11 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on George Mason University
University Of Georgia ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read more about University Of Georgia
Eastern Kentucky University placed #13 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Eastern Kentucky University report
Syracuse University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Get the full Syracuse University report
University Of Sacred Heart landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Sacred Heart profile
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice placed #16 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
William Mitchell College Of Law placed #17 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full William Mitchell College Of Law report
University Of Southern California came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Southern California
Yeshiva University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Get the full Yeshiva University report
Touro University Worldwide landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Touro University Worldwide
Oregon Institute Of Technology ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. More on Oregon Institute Of Technology
Creighton University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. See the full Creighton University profile
Fordham University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Fordham University
Arizona State University placed #24 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. More on Arizona State University
Dallas Baptist University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read more about Dallas Baptist University
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Dispute Resolution Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. See the full University Of Akron Main Campus profile
Southern Oregon University came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Southern Oregon University
Dominican University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. See the full Dominican University profile
University Of Maine At Augusta placed #30 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Maine At Augusta
Pennsylvania Western University placed #31 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. See the full Pennsylvania Western University profile
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Juniata College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Get the full Juniata College report
Indiana University Southeast came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. See the full Indiana University Southeast profile
American Intercontinental University Online placed #34 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on American Intercontinental University Online
Brenau University placed #35 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on Brenau University
Pepperdine University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Pepperdine University report
University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Boston
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. More on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Lakewood University placed #40 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Lakewood University
University Of Baltimore landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Baltimore profile
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee profile
Walden University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. More on Walden University
Nova Southeastern University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Nova Southeastern University report
Related Dispute Resolution Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Dispute Resolution Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Dispute Resolution Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Dispute Resolution Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Dispute Resolution Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Dispute Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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