Best Conflict Resolution Schools Near Kettering, OH (2026)

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

Kettering, Ohio has 1 accredited school offering conflict resolution programs, with tuition ranging from $53,930 to $67,684 per year for indexed programs. Kettering has a population of about 57,442. Median household income is $71,619 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning conflict resolution-related role is Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other at a median $120,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Conflict Resolution Schools to Kettering

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

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 112.1 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 138.6 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 178.5 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 185.0 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Conflict Resolution Wages Near Kettering

Kettering is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $68,790 OH statewide $74,207
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,650 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $65,426
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,630 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $53,538
Compliance Officers $68,120 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $73,484
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $58,680 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $63,301
Social and Community Service Managers $71,920 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $77,584
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $120,220 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $129,687
Human Resources Specialists $69,030 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $74,466

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.

Kettering at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 57,442 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,619 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited conflict resolution schools are near Kettering, OH?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering conflict resolution programs near Kettering. The closest is Earlham College in Richmond, IN (41.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Earlham College (41.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying conflict resolution-related roles near Kettering are: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other ($120,220), Social and Community Service Managers ($71,920), Human Resources Specialists ($69,030). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Centerville instead of Kettering?

Centerville, OH is 4.3 miles from Kettering 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 Kettering an affordable place to study conflict resolution?

Kettering’s median household income of $71,619 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kettering while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Kettering

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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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