Compare 11 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $44,598. Top programs: $67,912+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution tells a different story. Across 11 programs, earnings range from $18,771 to $67,912—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Colgate University's Peace Studies program leads with graduates earning $67,912, well above the $44,598 average. But the real story is accessibility: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($63,183) and George Mason University ($55,535) prove that strong outcomes aren't limited to highly selective institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Colgate graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 4.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. UNC Chapel Hill offers similar value with $14,000 in student debt and a 4.7% burden, proving top programs can also be affordable.
Highest program earnings: $67,912
Strong outcomes ($55,535) with 89% acceptance
4.5% payment burden | Excellent
14.5% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | $67,912 | 16 | $15,000 | Excellent | $59,463 | High |
| #2 | $63,183 | 129 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Manageable | |
| #3 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $55,535 | 46 | $19,500 | Good | $25,142 | Challenging |
| #4 | $52,087 | 14 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $49,699 | 24 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | High |
| #6 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $49,501 | 33 | $21,000 | Good | $33,815 | High |
| #7 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $42,682 | 17 | $19,000 | Manageable | $40,731 | High |
| #8 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $32,925 | 6 | $23,770 | High | $22,739 | High |
| #9 | Chapman UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 14 | $20,500 | High | $44,954 | High |
| #10 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $28,598 | 11 | $16,250 | High | $38,325 | High |
| #11 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $18,771 | 12 | $23,168 | High | $41,563 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
