2026 Best Value Dispute Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Dispute Resolution doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 44 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Leading the list is Nova Southeastern University, our #1 best-value Dispute Resolution school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $38,700. Typical Dispute Resolution student debt is $25,021. Median earnings reach $59,209 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,021 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%. More on Nova Southeastern University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Walden University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Get the full Walden University report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Creighton University earned it the #3 place in the United States. More on Creighton University
Out of the 44 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Missouri State University Springfield landed the #4 spot. Read the full report on Missouri State University Springfield
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Touro University Worldwide earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on Touro University Worldwide
Brenau University placed #6 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on Brenau University
Kansas State University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Read more about Kansas State University
Dallas Baptist University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Dallas Baptist University report
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice profile
University Of Sacred Heart landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Sacred Heart profile
Southern Oregon University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on Southern Oregon University
University Of Utah landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Utah
University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Maine At Augusta
Pennsylvania Western University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. More on Pennsylvania Western University
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. More on Eastern Kentucky University
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report
Pepperdine University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about Pepperdine University
Fordham University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read the full report on Fordham University
Columbia University In The City Of New York offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Capital Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read more about Capital Community College
University Of Baltimore came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Baltimore report
Cuyahoga Community College District offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
Indiana University Southeast ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. More on Indiana University Southeast
Dominican University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. See the full Dominican University profile
Syracuse University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. See the full Syracuse University profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Dispute Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. More on Colorado State University Fort Collins
American Intercontinental University Online came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. More on American Intercontinental University Online
Arizona State University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. See the full Arizona State University profile
Eastern Mennonite University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Eastern Mennonite University report
Lakewood University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about Lakewood University
Yeshiva University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read more about Yeshiva University
University Of Southern California placed #32 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Southern California
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Dixie State College Of Utah report
Temple University came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Temple University
Roosevelt University placed #35 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. See the full Roosevelt University profile
Boise State University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Boise State University
University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Massachusetts Boston
Idaho State University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Idaho State University
University Of Georgia landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Georgia report
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #40 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus
Oregon Institute Of Technology placed #41 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Oregon Institute Of Technology
George Mason University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. More on George Mason University
Juniata College
Juniata College placed #43 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Juniata College
William Mitchell College Of Law came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. More on William Mitchell College Of Law
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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