Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programs
CIP 3005 · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies · ranked by median earnings four years after completion
17 institutions report graduate earnings for Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programs (College Scorecard, 2024-25). Across them the median is $65,269 four years after completion, with a typical debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54× and 91% of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold. Indicatively, 8 of the 21 programs with both earnings and a benchmark fall below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026); the rest clear it.
| # | Institution | Earn 4yr | % > threshold | Median debt | Debt/earn | Earnings premium | 2 of 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Dominguez HillsCA · Master's | $95,683 n=17 | 94% 5yr | $39,618 | 0.41× | Above +27% | Clears 2/2 |
| 2 | Georgetown UniversityDC · Master's | $91,038 n=33 | 100% 5yr | $104,270 | 1.15× | Above +5% | Below 1/2 |
| 3 | American UniversityDC · Master's | $89,800 n=48 | 96% 5yr | $62,122 | 0.69× | Above +4% | Below 1/2 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist UniversityTX · Master's | $84,703 n=21 | 92% 5yr | $42,000 | 0.50× | Above +29% | Clears 2/2 |
| 5 | George Mason UniversityVA · Master's | $80,990 n=82 | 92% 5yr | $43,917 | 0.54× | Above +14% | — |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Chapel HillNC · Bachelor's | $80,344 n=134 | 94% 5yr | $14,000 | 0.17× | Above +134% | Clears 2/2 |
| 7 | Georgetown UniversityDC · Bachelor's | $73,534 n=19 | 85% 1yr | $13,249 | 0.18× | Above +104% | — |
| 8 | George Mason UniversityVA · Bachelor's | $72,271 n=61 | 64% | $25,000 | 0.35× | Above +90% | Clears 2/2 |
| 9 | University of OregonOR · Master's | $71,437 n=30 | 95% 5yr | $64,126 | 0.90× | Above +15% | Below 1/2 |
| 10 | University of BaltimoreMD · Master's | $69,340 n=64 | 84% 1yr | $61,500 | 0.89× | Below -9% | — |
| 11 | University of California-BerkeleyCA · Bachelor's | $65,269 n=32 | 96% 5yr | $14,910 | 0.23× | Above +70% | Clears 2/2 |
| 12 | Salisbury UniversityMD · Bachelor's | $60,003 n=27 | 91% 5yr | $20,000 | 0.33× | Above +43% | Clears 2/2 |
| 13 | Salisbury UniversityMD · Master's | $59,831 n=27 | 78% 5yr | $21,990 | 0.37× | Below -21% | Below 2/2 |
| 14 | University of North Carolina at GreensboroNC · Master's | $58,244 n=35 | 80% 1yr | $34,694 | 0.60× | Below -1% | — |
| 15 | Kennesaw State UniversityGA · Master's | $57,455 n=19 | 84% 5yr | $30,750 | 0.54× | Below -9% | — |
| 16 | Abilene Christian UniversityTX · Grad cert | $56,391 n=20 | 84% 5yr | $33,823 | 0.60× | Below -14% | Below 2/2 |
| 17 | Arcadia UniversityPA · Master's | $55,263 n=17 | — | — | — | Below -14% | — |
| 18 | University of San DiegoCA · Master's | $55,177 n=30 | 62% 1yr | $56,673 | 1.03× | Below -27% | — |
| 19 | Abilene Christian UniversityTX · Master's | $54,949 n=20 | 100% 5yr | $40,999 | 0.75× | Below -16% | Below 2/2 |
| 20 | SIT Graduate InstituteVT · Master's | $54,378 n=17 | — | — | — | Above +1% | — |
| 21 | DePaul UniversityIL · Bachelor's | $53,498 n=24 | — | $24,500 | 0.46× | Above +42% | — |
% > threshold is ED's own share of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold, taken from the best available measurement window (4-, 5- or 1-year) pooled across all nine College Scorecard Field-of-Study releases; a chip marks any figure not on the 4-year window. Earnings premium compares median earnings four years out to the U.S. Census ACS median for a high-school graduate (undergraduate credentials) or bachelor's-degree holder (graduate credentials) in the institution's state. 2 of 3 yrs flags programs below that benchmark in two of the latest three reported cohort-years — the statutory trigger under the 2025 federal earnings-premium test (effective July 1, 2026). Indicative estimates; the Department of Education's official determination may differ. Figures lag the current year by 2–3 years.
| State | Median earn 4yr | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $89,800 | 3 |
| California | $65,269 | 3 |
| Maryland | $60,003 | 3 |
| Texas | $56,391 | 3 |
States with at least 3 reporting Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programs, by median graduate earnings.
Which colleges have the highest-paying Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programs?
By median earnings four years after completion, the highest-paying Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programs in this dataset are California State University-Dominguez Hills ($95,683), Georgetown University ($91,038), American University ($89,800). Earnings reflect College Scorecard field-of-study data (2024-25) and vary by credential level and location.
Are Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programs at risk under the federal earnings-premium test?
Indicatively, 8 of the 21 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programs with both earnings and a state/national benchmark have median graduate earnings below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026), under which a program can lose Title IV eligibility if its graduates earn less than a typical worker without the credential for 2 of 3 years. This estimate uses College Scorecard earnings vs U.S. Census ACS medians; the Department of Education's official determination uses its own cohort definition and may differ.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard Field of Study, 2014–15 through 2022–23 cohorts plus the most-recent snapshot (2024-25); threshold pass-rates pooled across all nine releases. Earnings-premium benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.