Best Conflict Resolution Schools Near Prior Lake, MN (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Prior Lake, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering conflict resolution programs, with tuition ranging from $44,226 to $67,613 per year for indexed programs. Prior Lake has a population of about 27,832. Median household income is $130,278 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning conflict resolution-related role is Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other at a median $103,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Conflict Resolution Schools to Prior Lake

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

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 19.5 miles from Prior Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN 21.5 miles from Prior Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,106
Avg net price $20,744/yr
Tuition
In‑state$50,004
Out‑of‑state$50,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN 26.7 miles from Prior Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,764
Avg net price $28,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,226
Out‑of‑state$44,226
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN 38.1 miles from Prior Lake
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
64.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,607
Avg net price $22,900/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,076
Out‑of‑state$56,076
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN 72.0 miles from Prior Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,260
Avg net price $26,640/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN 75.1 miles from Prior Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,786
Avg net price $25,672/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, MN 158.2 miles from Prior Lake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,934
Avg net price $27,846/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Conflict Resolution Wages Near Prior Lake

Prior Lake is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators N/A MN statewide –
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,600 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,641
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,530 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,300
Compliance Officers $91,150 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $86,975
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $76,220 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,729
Social and Community Service Managers $89,990 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $85,868
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $103,330 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $98,597
Human Resources Specialists $80,330 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,651

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.

Prior Lake at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,832 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $130,278 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 51.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 104.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited conflict resolution schools are near Prior Lake, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering conflict resolution programs near Prior Lake. The closest is University of St Thomas in Saint Paul, MN (19.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Saint Benedict (72.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying conflict resolution roles near Prior Lake?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying conflict resolution-related roles near Prior Lake are: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other ($103,330), Compliance Officers ($91,150), Social and Community Service Managers ($89,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Shakopee instead of Prior Lake?

Shakopee, MN is 3.8 miles from Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake an affordable place to study conflict resolution?

Prior Lake’s median household income of $130,278 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prior Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Prior Lake

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

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.

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