2026 Best Value Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Dispute Resolution master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 44 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Dominican University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in River Forest, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,828. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete their Dispute Resolution program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,327. That is a strong return on a $26,236 median debt. Dominican University has an acceptance rate of 90%. Get the full Dominican University report
Nova Southeastern University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Dispute Resolution ranking in the United States. Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,700. The median Dispute Resolution program debt is $25,021. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,209. Set against $25,021 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Nova Southeastern University admits about 73% of applicants. See the full Nova Southeastern University profile
University Of Baltimore came in at #3 on this year's best-value Dispute Resolution ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $23,984. University Of Baltimore Dispute Resolution students take on a median of $29,681 in debt. University Of Baltimore alumni report median earnings of $61,335 a decade after entry. Set against $29,681 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Baltimore
You'll get strong value at University Of Southern California, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,647. Typical Dispute Resolution student debt is $15,625. University Of Southern California alumni report median earnings of $92,498 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants. Get the full University Of Southern California report
Pepperdine University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Dispute Resolution ranking in the United States. Based in Malibu, CA, Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,918. The median Dispute Resolution program debt is $23,645. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $82,939. That is a strong return on a $23,645 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted. See the full Pepperdine University profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #6 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Dispute Resolution students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $102,491. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. Columbia University In The City Of New York has an acceptance rate of 4%. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York
University Of Massachusetts Boston offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. University Of Massachusetts Boston Dispute Resolution students take on a median of $26,236 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $65,865 ten years after entry. Set against $26,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Boston admits about 84% of applicants. See the full University Of Massachusetts Boston profile
Fordham University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Set in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,470. Fordham University Dispute Resolution students take on a median of $25,643 in debt. Fordham University alumni report median earnings of $85,569 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Fordham University
Temple University placed #9 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on Temple University
Roosevelt University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Roosevelt University
William Mitchell College Of Law ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read more about William Mitchell College Of Law
Cuyahoga Community College District offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. See the full Cuyahoga Community College District profile
Dallas Baptist University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Get the full Dallas Baptist University report
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Capital Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Capital Community College profile
Indiana University Southeast ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read more about Indiana University Southeast
University Of Utah ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read the full report on University Of Utah
Oregon Institute Of Technology placed #18 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. More on Oregon Institute Of Technology
Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Dixie State College Of Utah
Yeshiva University landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Yeshiva University
Touro University Worldwide came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. See the full Touro University Worldwide profile
Brenau University landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Brenau University
University Of Maine At Augusta ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read the full report on University Of Maine At Augusta
Boise State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. See the full Boise State University profile
Walden University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Walden University
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Dispute Resolution Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Kansas State University landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Kansas State University
Idaho State University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Idaho State University
University Of Georgia landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Georgia report
Juniata College
Juniata College placed #29 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. More on Juniata College
Arizona State University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Lakewood University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Lakewood University
Pennsylvania Western University offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Pennsylvania Western University profile
Missouri State University Springfield landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield
American Intercontinental University Online offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. More on American Intercontinental University Online
Southern Oregon University landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Southern Oregon University
George Mason University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. More on George Mason University
University Of Sacred Heart ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dispute Resolution schools. Read the full report on University Of Sacred Heart
Eastern Mennonite University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. See the full Eastern Mennonite University profile
Colorado State University Fort Collins offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. See the full Colorado State University Fort Collins profile
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #41 among the best-value Dispute Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Akron Main Campus
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Eastern Kentucky University report
Creighton University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Creighton University report
Syracuse University offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on Syracuse University
Related Dispute Resolution Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Dispute Resolution Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Dispute Resolution Certificate Degree Schools
- 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 Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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).
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.