Best Conflict Resolution Schools Near Amherst, MA (2026)

Amherst, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering conflict resolution programs. Amherst has a population of about 40,989. In Massachusetts, the top-earning conflict resolution-related role is Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other at a median $105,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Conflict Resolution Schools to Amherst

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer conflict resolution programs near Amherst, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Amherst city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Amherst. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA 61.5 miles from Amherst
  • 4 year
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,803
Avg net price $25,496/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA 63.3 miles from Amherst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,874
Avg net price $17,163/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA 63.6 miles from Amherst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,231
Avg net price $35,736/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,080
Out‑of‑state$68,080
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Salem State University

Salem, MA 83.0 miles from Amherst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,662
Avg net price $15,996/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts conflict resolution page.


Conflict Resolution Wages Near Amherst

Amherst is part of the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area (BLS area code 11200). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators N/A MA statewide
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,180 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $67,046
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,660 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $56,547
Compliance Officers $77,550 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $77,395
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,050 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $63,922
Social and Community Service Managers $81,650 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $81,487
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,640 MA statewide $105,429
Human Resources Specialists $80,770 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $80,609

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Amherst at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited conflict resolution schools are near Amherst, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering conflict resolution programs near Amherst. The closest is SIT Graduate Institute in Brattleboro, VT (36.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Massachusetts-Lowell (63.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying conflict resolution roles near Amherst?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying conflict resolution-related roles near Amherst are: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other ($105,640), Social and Community Service Managers ($81,650), Human Resources Specialists ($80,770). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Northampton instead of Amherst?

Northampton, MA is 9.0 miles from Amherst and has its own set of local conflict resolution programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Amherst

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Amherst:

Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.