Dispute Resolution
A program that provides individuals with skills in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, that can be applied to resolve disputes in a variety of settings, including business, legal, domestic, and labor relations.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 2
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program that provides individuals with skills in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, that can be applied to resolve disputes in a variety of settings, including business, legal, domestic, and labor relations.
Examples of specialized tracks: Dispute Resolution, Dispute and Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business teachers, postsecondary | $97k | +5.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Labor relations specialists | $94k | -0.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Law teachers, postsecondary | $127k | +2.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators | $68k | +4.3% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Dispute Resolution
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Juniata College | Huntingdon, PA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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