Peace & Conflict Researcher

Also called: Conflict Analyst

Studies why wars and violence start—and what helps end them.

A day in the life

Codes data on thousands of peace agreements, tests which ones lasted longest, and advises a UN mediation team.

Pay over a career

Starting
$55k
Typical
$85k
High
$130k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. Master's or PhD in political science or peace studies.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Political Science, Peace Studies, International Relations.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Estimate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI codes conflict data and peace agreements fast; field insight and advising mediators stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP World History, AP Statistics, A second language.

Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3094.

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