2026 Best Value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $76,343 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. George Mason University has an acceptance rate of 88%. Get the full George Mason University report

#2

University Of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

A rank of #2 makes University Of Notre Dame one of the best values in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Notre Dame, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. The median Peace Studies Conflict Resolution program debt is $19,891. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $99,980. Set against $19,891 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Notre Dame

#3

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kennesaw State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,808, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Typical Peace Studies Conflict Resolution student debt is $27,004. Kennesaw State University alumni report median earnings of $57,552 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%. Get the full Kennesaw State University report

#4

Biola University

Biola University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution ranking in the United States. Read more about Biola University

#5

Swarthmore College

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Swarthmore College earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on Swarthmore College

#6

Regis University

Regis University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Read more about Regis University

#7

University Of San Diego

University Of San Diego landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of San Diego

#8

California State University San Bernardino

California State University San Bernardino landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full California State University San Bernardino profile

#9

George Fox University

George Fox University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Read the full report on George Fox University

#10

Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. See the full Saint Anselm College profile

#11

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of California Berkeley

#12

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Read more about The University Of Texas At Austin

#13

Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Read the full report on Abilene Christian University

#14

Pace University New York

Pace University New York ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. More on Pace University New York

#15

Ohio University Eastern Campus

Ohio University Eastern Campus came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Ohio University Eastern Campus

#16

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

#17

University Of St Thomas Minnesota

University Of St Thomas Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota

#18

Oregon State University

Oregon State University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Oregon State University

#19

Rockhurst University

Rockhurst University placed #19 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Rockhurst University

#20

College Of Saint Benedict

College Of Saint Benedict ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Read more about College Of Saint Benedict

#21

Colgate University

Colgate University offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Colgate University report

#22

Salisbury University

Salisbury University landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Salisbury University report

#23

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

#24

George Washington University

George Washington University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. See the full George Washington University profile

#25

Teachers College At Columbia University

Teachers College At Columbia University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Teachers College At Columbia University

#26

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

#27

Unification Theological Seminary

Unification Theological Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Unification Theological Seminary report

#28

Hartford Seminary

Hartford Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Hartford Seminary profile

#29

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

#30

Ohio University Southern Campus

Ohio University Southern Campus ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. See the full Ohio University Southern Campus profile

#31

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Southern Methodist University profile

#32

John Carroll University

John Carroll University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on John Carroll University

#33

Rutgers University Newark

Rutgers University Newark placed #33 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Rutgers University Newark

#34

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. More on Florida Atlantic University

#35

Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Ohio University Zanesville Campus ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Get the full Ohio University Zanesville Campus report

#36

University Of Louisville

University Of Louisville placed #36 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Louisville report

#37

Hampshire College

Hampshire College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Hampshire College

#38

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. See the full Ohio University Chillicothe Campus profile

#39

Ohio University Main Campus

Ohio University Main Campus came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. More on Ohio University Main Campus

#40

Creighton University

Creighton University landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Creighton University

#41

Georgetown University

Georgetown University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. More on Georgetown University

#42

Butler University

Butler University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Get the full Butler University report

#43

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach placed #43 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. Read more about Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

#44

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno Pacific University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Fresno Pacific University

#45

Bethel University Minnesota

Bethel University Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Bethel University Minnesota profile

#46

Depaul University

Depaul University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. See the full Depaul University profile

#47

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full West Chester University Of Pennsylvania profile

#48

American University

American University placed #48 among the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools in the United States. See the full American University profile

#49

East Carolina University

East Carolina University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full East Carolina University report

#50

Depauw University

Depauw University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Peace Studies Conflict Resolution schools. Read the full report on Depauw University