Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution: is this master's degree worth it?
National picture across 14 reporting college programs.
$64,586 in median year-4 earnings
A credible return for this credential must start with what the student would otherwise earn. The federal data does not provide that personal baseline.
Observed national outcomes
The same field can produce a different equation.
Keep the federal field fixed and compare observed outcomes at every reportable credential level. These are separate graduate cohorts—not a promise that more schooling causes the difference.
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
- Year-4 earnings
- $72,580
- Federal debt
- $35,500
- Reporting programs
- 1
Bachelor's Degree
- Year-4 earnings
- $68,770
- Federal debt
- $23,875
- Reporting programs
- 7
Master's Degree
- Year-4 earnings
- $64,586
- Federal debt
- Not available
- Reporting programs
- 14
Graduate/Professional Certificate
- Year-4 earnings
- $56,391
- Federal debt
- Not available
- Reporting programs
- 1
Where the middle half of programs lands
Year‑4 earnings differ by college. This band shows the 25th percentile, national median and 75th percentile among reporting programs.
See the spread, not just the national number.
1California State University, Dominguez Hills$95,6832Georgetown University$91,0383American University$89,8004Southern Methodist University$84,7035George Mason University$80,9906University of Oregon$71,4377University of Baltimore$69,3408Salisbury University$59,8319University of North Carolina at Greensboro$58,24410Kennesaw State University$57,455Observed year-4 earnings · top displayed records are not a universal ranking
Related occupations
Official CIP–SOC links add career context without claiming that every graduate enters the same job.
Same degree, different outcomes
Compare reported outcomes using the same federal field and credential. Automated ROI is withheld when an exact program price or personal earnings baseline is required.
| # | College | Location | Earnings, year 4 | Federal debt | ROI status | Cost context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University, Dominguez HillsMaster's Degree | Carson, CA | $95,683 | Not available | Baseline needed | $8,615 |
| 2 | Georgetown UniversityMaster's Degree | Washington, DC | $91,038 | Not available | Baseline needed | $40,815 |
| 3 | American UniversityMaster's Degree | Washington, DC | $89,800 | Not available | Baseline needed | $41,943 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist UniversityMaster's Degree | Dallas, TX | $84,703 | Not available | Baseline needed | $40,892 |
| 5 | George Mason UniversityMaster's Degree | Fairfax, VA | $80,990 | Not available | Baseline needed | $17,915 |
| 6 | University of OregonMaster's Degree | Eugene, OR | $71,437 | Not available | Baseline needed | $22,182 |
| 7 | University of BaltimoreMaster's Degree | Baltimore, MD | $69,340 | Not available | Baseline needed | $13,868 |
| 8 | Salisbury UniversityMaster's Degree | Salisbury, MD | $59,831 | Not available | Baseline needed | $17,743 |
| 9 | University of North Carolina at GreensboroMaster's Degree | Greensboro, NC | $58,244 | Not available | Baseline needed | $10,965 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State UniversityMaster's Degree | Kennesaw, GA | $57,455 | Not available | Baseline needed | $15,048 |
| 11 | Arcadia UniversityMaster's Degree | Glenside, PA | $55,263 | Not available | Baseline needed | $29,466 |
| 12 | University of San DiegoMaster's Degree | San Diego, CA | $55,177 | Not available | Baseline needed | $30,365 |
| 13 | Abilene Christian UniversityMaster's Degree | Abilene, TX | $54,949 | Not available | Baseline needed | $26,182 |
| 14 | SIT Graduate InstituteMaster's Degree | Brattleboro, VT | $54,378 | Not available | Baseline needed | Not available |
This page keeps the field and credential level fixed. Federal categories can still combine multiple catalog programs or concentrations. Automated ROI is limited to associate and bachelor’s degrees because institution-wide annual net price is not a reliable proxy for short certificate prices. ROI is an illustrative scenario, not a federal determination.