by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in conflict resolution.
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The conflict resolution major at SMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in conflict resolution from SMU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for conflict resolution master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
SMU does not offer an online option for its conflict resolution bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conflict resolution program at SMU make a median salary of $64,190. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conflict resolution graduates with a master's is $57,229.
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution from SMU in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in conflict resolution.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conflict resolution majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 17 |
| Data Science | 16 |
| Sustainability Science | 7 |
| Medieval Studies | 1 |
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