Master’s Degrees in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
Education Levels of Conflict Resolution Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 398 people earned their master's degree in conflict resolution. This earns it the #158 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in conflict resolution at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 499 |
| Master’s Degree | 398 |
| Basic Certificate | 87 |
| Graduate Certificate | 68 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Conflict Resolution Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in conflict resolution is $57,229. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,830 to a high of $63,685.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in conflict resolution. About 66.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 132 |
| Women | 266 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conflict resolution master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 195 |
| International Students | 63 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
Most Popular Conflict Resolution Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in conflict resolution. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from GMU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. George Mason University conflict resolution graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,229.
American University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from The American University. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in conflict resolution at American University make a median salary of 57,229.
Brandeis University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conflict resolution. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Brandeis. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Brandeis University conflict resolution graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,229.
University of San Diego comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from USD. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,229.
Georgetown University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conflict resolution. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Georgetown. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in conflict resolution at Georgetown University make a median salary of 57,229.
The 6th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Dominguez Hills. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from CSUDH. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in conflict resolution at California State University - Dominguez Hills make a median salary of 57,229.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from KSU Georgia. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in conflict resolution at Kennesaw State University make a median salary of 57,229.
The 8th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from UNC Greensboro. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. University of North Carolina at Greensboro conflict resolution graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,229.
The 9th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Salisbury University. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Salisbury. Those who complete their master's degree in conflict resolution at Salisbury University make a median salary of 57,229.
University of Oregon comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from UO. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,229.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Universidad del Turabo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Universidad del Turabo conflict resolution graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,229.
Abilene Christian University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Abilene Christian. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Abilene Christian graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,229.
Southern Methodist University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conflict resolution. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from SMU. About 69% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern Methodist University conflict resolution graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,229.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from UNCW. Those who complete their master's degree in conflict resolution at University of North Carolina at Wilmington make a median salary of 57,229.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conflict resolution. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from UWM. About 65% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in conflict resolution at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee make a median salary of 57,229.
Lipscomb University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Lipscomb. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in conflict resolution at Lipscomb University make a median salary of 57,229.
The 18th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Mennonite University. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Eastern Mennonite. Data shows that Eastern Mennonite graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,229.
The 19th most popular school in the country for conflict resolution majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arcadia University. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Arcadia. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in conflict resolution at Arcadia University make a median salary of 57,229.
Chapman University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Chapman. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Chapman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,229.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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