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2026 Best Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the United States
304 Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Degrees Awarded
$50,242 Avg Early-Career Salary

Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for peace studies & conflict resolution students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall peace studies & conflict resolution education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution

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No school ranked higher than University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill this year for peace studies & conflict resolution. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 43 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the peace studies & conflict resolution program make about $44,503 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,275. See the full peace studies & conflict resolution program report for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Students looking for a strong peace studies & conflict resolution program will find one at University Of Louisville, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the peace studies & conflict resolution program make about $58,534 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,910. Get the full peace studies & conflict resolution details for University Of Louisville

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George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. George Mason University awarded about 129 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $49,451. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full peace studies & conflict resolution program report for George Mason University

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Eastern Mennonite University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution, ranking #4. Eastern Mennonite University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Harrisonburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 16 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were awarded at Eastern Mennonite University in the most recent year. Graduates of the peace studies & conflict resolution program make about $55,325 in their early career. Eastern Mennonite University graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. More information about a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution from Eastern Mennonite University

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best peace studies & conflict resolution schools. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public school located in the city of Wilmington. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Wilmington in the most recent data year. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution graduates of University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn a median of $46,164 early in their careers. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington graduates carry a median of $23,013 in student loans. Get the full peace studies & conflict resolution details for University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach came in at #6 for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 20 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach generally make around $70,246. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach graduates carry a median of $22,845 in student loans. Read more about the peace studies & conflict resolution program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University landed the #7 spot for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. Lipscomb University awarded about 20 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the peace studies & conflict resolution program make about $48,949 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. Read more about the peace studies & conflict resolution program at Lipscomb University

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro came in at #8 for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. Located in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public university. About 56% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro awarded about 26 peace studies & conflict resolution degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, peace studies & conflict resolution degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $43,830. Students borrow a median of $30,739 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in peace studies & conflict resolution from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

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Kennesaw State University landed the #9 spot for peace studies & conflict resolution this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kennesaw. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 29 peace studies & conflict resolution students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their peace studies & conflict resolution degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $35,174 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,004 to complete this degree. Get the full peace studies & conflict resolution details for Kennesaw State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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