Best Conflict Resolution Schools Near Cambridge, MA (2026)

Cambridge, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering conflict resolution programs, with tuition ranging from $68,080 to $86,448 per year for indexed programs. Cambridge has a population of about 117,794. Median household income is $126,469 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 80.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning conflict resolution-related role is Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other at a median $105,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Conflict Resolution Schools to Cambridge

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer conflict resolution programs near Cambridge, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cambridge 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 Cambridge. 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

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA 7.3 miles from Cambridge
  • 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

#2

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA 11.2 miles from Cambridge
  • 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

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#3

Salem State University

Salem, MA 14.6 miles from Cambridge
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA 21.9 miles from Cambridge
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 97

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 Cambridge

Cambridge is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). 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 $80,760 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,571
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $77,420 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $71,487
Compliance Officers $103,940 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $95,974
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $79,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,730
Social and Community Service Managers $85,430 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,883
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,670 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $97,572
Human Resources Specialists $90,270 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,352

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.


Cambridge at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 117,794 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $126,469 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 80.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 108.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering conflict resolution programs near Cambridge. The closest is Brandeis University in Waltham, MA (7.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Anselm College (46.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying conflict resolution-related roles near Cambridge are: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other ($105,670), Compliance Officers ($103,940), Human Resources Specialists ($90,270). 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 Somerville instead of Cambridge?

Somerville, MA is 1.4 miles from Cambridge 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.

Is Cambridge an affordable place to study conflict resolution?

Cambridge’s median household income of $126,469 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cambridge while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 Cambridge

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

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.