Peace Studies Major Guide: Overview and RoEDU™ Opportunities 2025

The Peace Studies major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.

Within Peace & Conflict Resolution, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.

Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.

As part of Peace & Conflict Resolution, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
SOC: 19-3099
Occupation: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$100,340
36,970
N/A
N/A
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
SOC: 23-1022
Occupation: Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
$67,710
7,860
N/A
N/A
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
SOC: 25-1199
Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
$78,490
151,530
N/A
N/A

Colleges offering Peace Studies

Villanova University

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$38k

Earnings

$86k

Rutgers University-Newark

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$18k

Earnings

$65k

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$20k

Earnings

$65k

Manhattan College

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$29k

Earnings

$76k

The University of Texas at Austin

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$19k

Earnings

$65k