2026 Best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 108 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is University Of Notre Dame, our #1 Peace Studies Conflict Resolution school in the United States. Set in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,025. University Of Notre Dame Peace Studies Conflict Resolution students take on a median of $19,891 in debt. Read more about University Of Notre Dame
You'll be in good company at George Mason University, which ranked #2 this year. George Mason University is a public school based in Fairfax, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More on George Mason University
The strong Peace Studies Conflict Resolution programs at Kennesaw State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Kennesaw State University is a public school based in Kennesaw, GA. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Kennesaw State University Peace Studies Conflict Resolution students take on a median of $27,004 in debt. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
A rank of #4 makes Florida Atlantic University one of the top choices in the United States. Get the full Florida Atlantic University report
The strong Peace Studies Conflict Resolution programs at California State University San Bernardino earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on California State University San Bernardino
Salisbury University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Salisbury University report
Sit Graduate Institute did well this year, earning the #7 position. Read the full report on Sit Graduate Institute
Alliant International University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. More on Alliant International University
Butler University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Butler University report
Ohio University Zanesville Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Get the full Ohio University Zanesville Campus report
Wayne State University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Get the full Wayne State University report
Colgate University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. See the full Colgate University profile
Portland State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Read the full report on Portland State University
University Of San Diego came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of San Diego report
Goshen College
Goshen College placed #15 among Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Read the full report on Goshen College
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. More on Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Oklahoma Christian University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Read the full report on Oklahoma Christian University
Southern Methodist University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. See the full Southern Methodist University profile
University Of Utah placed #19 among Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. See the full University Of Utah profile
Ohio University Eastern Campus placed #20 among Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Ohio University Eastern Campus report
University Of Maine did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read the full report on University Of Maine
Unification Theological Seminary landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Unification Theological Seminary
John Carroll University placed #23 among Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. See the full John Carroll University profile
Ohio University Main Campus landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. More on Ohio University Main Campus
Tufts University
Tufts University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Get the full Tufts University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Biola University
Biola University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Get the full Biola University report
Hampshire College did well this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Hampshire College profile
University Of Massachusetts Lowell placed #28 among Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Ohio University Southern Campus did well this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Ohio University Southern Campus
Guilford College
Guilford College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Guilford College report
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
Nova Southeastern University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Nova Southeastern University
University Of New Mexico Main Campus did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Manchester College placed #34 among Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. See the full Manchester College profile
Manhattan College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Read more about Manhattan College
Berea College
Berea College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. More on Berea College
George Washington University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Get the full George Washington University report
Swarthmore College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. See the full Swarthmore College profile
University Of Toledo came in at #39 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Toledo profile
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington placed #40 among Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. More on University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Kent State University At Kent did well this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on Kent State University At Kent
Abilene Christian University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Abilene Christian University
Fresno Pacific University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Get the full Fresno Pacific University report
Rutgers University Newark ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Get the full Rutgers University Newark report
Hartford Seminary ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. See the full Hartford Seminary profile
The College Of Saint Scholastica came in at #46 in this year's ranking. See the full The College Of Saint Scholastica profile
Wellesley College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Wellesley College report
American University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. See the full American University profile
Juniata College
Juniata College placed #49 among Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full Juniata College report
Salem State University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. More on Salem State University
Related Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Schools (All Levels)
- Best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Master’s Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 108 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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