Also called: Conflict Resolution Specialist
Helps people in disputes—divorces, business fights, neighbors—reach agreements without going to court.
Sits between two business partners who are suing each other, keeps the conversation calm, and helps them write a settlement.
BLS arbitrators, mediators & conciliators (approx).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's plus mediation training; many are lawyers.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Philosophy, Psychology, Law.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2024-34 (approx).
Low risk for 10 years. AI can suggest settlement terms, but calming angry parties and steering them to agreement stays human.
Classes: AP Psychology, Speech and debate, AP Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1022.
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