Ranking

Best Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Colleges in California 2026

6 California colleges offering Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 6
Cheapest net price: $8,615
Top earnings 10y: $92,446
Public / Private: 2 / 4

University of California-Berkeley

A+

Berkeley, CA · Public

ROI score: 17.14
Net price: $13,481
Earnings 10y: $92,446
Acceptance: 11%

California State University-Dominguez Hills

A+

Carson, CA · Public

ROI score: 16.59
Net price: $8,615
Earnings 10y: $57,162
Acceptance: 93.3%

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, CA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 10.80
Net price: $13,630
Earnings 10y: $58,896
Acceptance: 64.1%

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 7.12
Net price: $30,365
Earnings 10y: $86,522
Acceptance: 52.4%

Biola University

La Mirada, CA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 4.51
Net price: $31,495
Earnings 10y: $56,778
Acceptance: 74.4%

Chapman University

Orange, CA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 3.76
Net price: $46,555
Earnings 10y: $70,070
Acceptance: 65.4%

How we picked this list

This list starts with California schools with positive Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 9.99 (2 public, 4 private).

Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. See our full methodology for the formulas.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

University of California-Berkeley in Berkeley, CA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many California colleges are in this list?

6 California colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.