Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at American University
Washington, DC · Master's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
American University graduates in peace studies and conflict resolution earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American University Compares for Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
All 14 colleges reporting peace studies and conflict resolution earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $95,683 | $87,065 | #1 | $64,709 |
| 2 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $91,038 | $79,773 | #3 | $64,621 |
| 3 | American University Washington, DC | $89,800 | $78,688 | #4 | $63,685 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $84,703 | $86,118 | #2 | $64,190 |
| 5 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $80,990 | $73,749 | #5 | $57,973 |
| 6 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $71,437 | $71,858 | #6 | — |
| 7 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $69,340 | $60,854 | #8 | $58,534 |
| 8 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $59,831 | $52,509 | #13 | $43,940 |
| 9 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $58,244 | $62,504 | #7 | $43,830 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $57,455 | $59,478 | #9 | $35,174 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American University peace studies and conflict resolution graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,685 one year after graduating and $89,800 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American University rank for peace studies and conflict resolution?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for peace studies and conflict resolution graduates, American University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is peace studies and conflict resolution at American University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for peace studies and conflict resolution ($70,267), and the median federal debt at graduation is $62,122.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.