Best Conflict Resolution Schools Near Monessen, PA (2026)

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

Monessen, Pennsylvania is home to about 6,825 residents. Median household income is $51,094 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning conflict resolution-related role is Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other at a median $94,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Conflict Resolution Schools to Monessen

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

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA 101.2 miles from Monessen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,918
Avg net price $23,988/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA 152.9 miles from Monessen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,064
Avg net price $26,502/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA 240.2 miles from Monessen
  • 4 year
73.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,257
Avg net price $23,149/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Villanova University

Villanova, PA 240.2 miles from Monessen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $100,423
Avg net price $43,756/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA 249.3 miles from Monessen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,336
Avg net price $29,466/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Conflict Resolution Wages Near Monessen

Monessen is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $65,590 Pittsburgh, PA $69,261
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,560 Pittsburgh, PA $62,893
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,800 Pittsburgh, PA $52,587
Compliance Officers $70,560 Pittsburgh, PA $74,509
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $63,620 Pittsburgh, PA $67,181
Social and Community Service Managers $74,170 Pittsburgh, PA $78,321
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $94,680 Pittsburgh, PA $99,979
Human Resources Specialists $65,260 Pittsburgh, PA $68,912

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.

Monessen at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 6,825 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,094 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying conflict resolution-related roles near Monessen are: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other ($94,680), Social and Community Service Managers ($74,170), Compliance Officers ($70,560). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bethel Park instead of Monessen?

Bethel Park, PA is 14.4 miles from Monessen 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 Monessen an affordable place to study conflict resolution?

Monessen’s median household income of $51,094 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monessen while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Monessen

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

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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