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Peace and conflict studies graduate programs: earnings and debt by school
25 colleges award master's degrees in peace and conflict studies. Graduates of the typical program earned $55,968 a year after finishing, and those who borrowed left with a median of $44,777 in federal loans taken at the school.
Official field: Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. Admission figures such as LSAT, MCAT or GRE scores are not part of this federal data, so check each school.
| Degree level | Programs | Typical earnings 1 yr after | Typical median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 25 | $55,968 | $44,777 |
| Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
Is it worth it? Debt vs first-year pay
Each dot is one master's program. Dots above the dashed line have graduates earning more in their first year than the program's median debt.
Master's programs in peace and conflict studies
Highest first-year earnings
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA | 34 | $67,793 | $95,683 | $41,000 |
| Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | 25 | $55,462 | $91,038 | n/a |
| American UniversityWashington, DC | 35 | $61,780 | $89,800 | $59,003 |
| Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX | 13 | n/a | $84,703 | n/a |
| George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA | 70 | $67,786 | $80,990 | $28,500 |
| University of OregonEugene, OR | 10 | $54,023 | $71,437 | n/a |
| Salisbury UniversitySalisbury, MD | 8 | $47,801 | $59,831 | n/a |
| University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC | 8 | $55,968 | $58,244 | n/a |
| Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA | 14 | $47,871 | $57,455 | n/a |
| Arcadia UniversityGlenside, PA | 3 | n/a | $55,263 | n/a |
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | 35 | $58,688 | $55,177 | $48,554 |
| Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX | 12 | n/a | $54,949 | n/a |
| Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chapman UniversityOrange, CA | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio University-Main CampusAthens, OH | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Portland State UniversityPortland, OR | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rutgers University-NewarkNewark, NJ | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| SUNY Buffalo State UniversityBuffalo, NY | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo CampusGurabo, PR | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell, MA | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Doctoral programs in peace and conflict studies
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of MaineOrono, ME | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How much do peace and conflict studies graduates earn?
Graduates of the typical master's program earned a median of $55,968 one year after finishing, in 2024 dollars.
How much debt do peace and conflict studies graduate students take on?
The typical program's graduates who borrowed left with a median of $44,777 in federal loans taken at that school. Undergraduate loans are not included.
Undergraduate: Peace and conflict studies major
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.