Best Conflict Resolution Schools Near Norfolk, VA (2026)

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

Norfolk, Virginia is home to about 235,037 residents. Median household income is $64,017 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning conflict resolution-related role is Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other at a median $107,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Conflict Resolution Schools to Norfolk

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

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA 145.6 miles from Norfolk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,343
Avg net price $17,915/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA 180.0 miles from Norfolk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,869
Avg net price $24,588/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Conflict Resolution Wages Near Norfolk

Norfolk is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $79,530 VA statewide $81,236
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,840 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $71,338
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,360 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $63,698
Compliance Officers $78,330 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $80,010
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,790 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $61,073
Social and Community Service Managers $92,140 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $94,116
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $107,910 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $110,225
Human Resources Specialists $76,240 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $77,875

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.

Norfolk at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 235,037 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,017 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying conflict resolution-related roles near Norfolk are: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other ($107,910), Social and Community Service Managers ($92,140), Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators ($79,530). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Portsmouth instead of Norfolk?

Portsmouth, VA is 6.2 miles from Norfolk 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 Norfolk an affordable place to study conflict resolution?

Norfolk’s median household income of $64,017 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norfolk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Norfolk

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

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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