The Dispute Resolution major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Humanities, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Humanities, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Labor Relations Specialists SOC: 13-1075 Occupation: Labor Relations Specialists | $93,500 | 64,590 | N/A | N/A |
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators SOC: 23-1022 Occupation: Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $67,710 | 7,860 | N/A | N/A |
Business Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1011 Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,270 | 81,780 | N/A | N/A |
Law Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1112 Occupation: Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,650 | 22,800 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,500 | 64,590 |
| 2023 | $89,980 | 62,800 |
| 2022 | $82,010 | 62,200 |
| 2021 | $77,010 | 63,810 |
| 2020 | $73,240 | 70,050 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,710 | 7,860 |
| 2023 | $71,540 | 7,060 |
| 2022 | $64,030 | 7,780 |
| 2021 | $49,410 | 7,320 |
| 2020 | $66,130 | 5,810 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,270 | 81,780 |
| 2023 | $97,130 | 82,980 |
| 2022 | $88,790 | 78,410 |
| 2021 | $94,360 | 79,640 |
| 2020 | $88,010 | 79,810 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,650 | 22,800 |
| 2023 | $127,360 | 14,570 |
| 2022 | $108,860 | 14,830 |
| 2021 | $123,470 | 14,110 |
| 2020 | $116,430 | 14,930 |