Best Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$22,942
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$40,929
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colgate University
Grad rate: 90.9% |
NY | +$183,640 | $67,912 | $83,650 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
George Mason University
Grad rate: 69.9% |
VA | -$44,838 | $46,840 | $26,972 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Grad rate: 91.7% |
NC | -$61,475 | $44,926 | $25,181 | $14,275 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of California-Berkeley
Grad rate: 93.5% |
CA | -$88,512 | $46,116 | $42,708 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Salisbury University
Grad rate: 68.0% |
MD | -$103,528 | $43,586 | $26,134 | $22,750 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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