Master’s Degrees in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
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Education Levels of Conflict Resolution Majors
In 2020-2021, 449 master's degrees were awarded to conflict resolution majors. 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 | 584 |
| Master’s Degree | 449 |
| Basic Certificate | 63 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 23 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Conflict Resolution Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in conflict resolution is $50,964. 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 $47,062 to a high of $52,559.
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 69.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 138 |
| Women | 311 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conflict resolution master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 200 |
| International Students | 69 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 42 |
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The conflict resolution program at George Mason University awarded 71 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at The American University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. The conflict resolution program at Brandeis University awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $52,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,936 per year. The conflict resolution program at University of San Diego awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at Georgetown. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The conflict resolution program at California State University - Dominguez Hills awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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 $5,238 per year. The conflict resolution program at Kennesaw State University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,219 per year. The conflict resolution program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
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 $7,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,585 per year. The conflict resolution program at Salisbury University awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
California University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conflict resolution. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Cal U. Of these students, 70% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from UO. About 71% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at Universidad del Turabo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $39,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. The conflict resolution program at Abilene Christian University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at SMU. About 62% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,719 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at UNCW. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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 $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at UWM. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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 $33,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Lipscomb. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $39,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in conflict resolution from Eastern Mennonite. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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 $45,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,311 per year. The conflict resolution program at Arcadia University awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $58,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,538 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to conflict resolution majors at Chapman. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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