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Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Bachelor's degree

Employed as of 2023: 63

2033 Projected Openings: 24

Entry Level Salary: $48,020

Median Salary: $111,170

Experienced Level Salary: $129,510

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Law and Government

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Personnel and Human Resources

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Institutions With Associated Majors
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Berea College

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,483
Graduation
Graduation Rate
62.0 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$3,591

Eastern Kentucky University

Dispute Resolution

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$9,962
Graduation
Graduation Rate
49.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500

University of Kentucky

Law

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,218
Graduation
Graduation Rate
69.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500

University of Kentucky

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,218
Graduation
Graduation Rate
69.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500

University of Louisville

Law

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,634
Graduation
Graduation Rate
61.4 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$20,500

University of Louisville

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,634
Graduation
Graduation Rate
61.4 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$20,500
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