Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Offered at 111 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 12 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 49 | $45,554 | $69,632 | $20,812 |
| Master's | 28 | $55,968 | $75,781 | — |
| Doctoral | 4 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 18 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | NC | $46,230 | $83,155 | $8,000 |
| 2 | Georgetown University | DC | — | $81,159 | $13,000 |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley | CA | — | $79,776 | — |
| 4 | Salisbury University | MD | $44,878 | $69,632 | $21,125 |
| 5 | DePaul University | IL | — | $66,233 | — |
| 6 | George Mason University | VA | $46,347 | $63,973 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Hamline University | MN | — | $48,712 | — |
| 8 | Swarthmore College | PA | $41,890 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American University | DC | $61,780 | $95,311 | — |
| 2 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | CA | $67,793 | $95,183 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University | DC | $55,462 | $90,996 | — |
| 4 | University of Baltimore | MD | — | $86,489 | — |
| 5 | George Mason University | VA | $67,786 | $84,969 | — |
| 6 | University of San Diego | CA | $58,688 | $76,509 | — |
| 7 | Southern Methodist University | TX | — | $75,053 | — |
| 8 | Arcadia University | PA | — | $71,718 | — |
| 9 | Salisbury University | MD | $47,801 | $67,075 | — |
| 10 | University of Oregon | OR | $54,023 | $58,594 | — |
| 11 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | NC | $55,968 | — | — |
| 12 | Kennesaw State University | GA | $47,871 | — | — |
| 13 | Abilene Christian University | TX | — | $43,183 | — |
| 14 | Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | PR | — | $36,863 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abilene Christian University | TX | — | $67,367 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do peace studies and conflict resolution graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in peace studies and conflict resolution reports median earnings of $45,554. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
