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Peace Studies programs at Minnesota's private colleges cost students between $21,385 and $30,525 annually after aid, with graduates earning $32,925 across all six institutions. The College of Saint Scholastica accepts 97% of applicants while maintaining a 63% graduation rate, making it particularly accessible for students entering this field. Minnesota's healthcare giants like Mayo Clinic and UnitedHealth increasingly value conflict resolution specialists for patient advocacy and organizational mediation roles.
6
Programs
$21,385 – $30,525
Net Price Range
$32,925
Avg. Program Earnings
71.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $21,385 $48,311 57.7% 80.6%
2 $23,949 $40,454 63.0% 96.6%
3 $27,018 $53,942 75.7% 86.2%
4 $28,065 $53,884 83.0% 87.8%
5 $28,439 $42,930 75.2% 72.5%
6 $30,525 $52,284 75.2% 77.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the identical $32,925 earnings across all six Minnesota Peace Studies programs?

This uniform salary figure likely reflects entry-level positions in nonprofit organizations, mediation services, and community outreach roles that dominate the field. Peace Studies graduates often start in similar positions regardless of their alma mater, with advancement depending more on experience than institutional prestige.

How do graduation rates vary among Minnesota's most affordable Peace Studies programs?

College of Saint Benedict leads with an 83% graduation rate despite charging $28,065 annually, while Hamline University graduates 58% of students at the lowest cost of $21,385. Saint Johns University and Bethel University both achieve 75% graduation rates at similar price points around $27,000-$28,000.

Does the Minnesota State Grant significantly impact Peace Studies program affordability?

The Minnesota State Grant can reduce costs by up to $1,808 annually for eligible students, making programs like Hamline's already affordable $21,385 net price even more accessible. This state aid particularly benefits Peace Studies majors since many pursue careers in lower-paying nonprofit and public service sectors.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.