Summary
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Quick Facts: School and Career Counselors | |
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$56,310 per year
$27.07 per hour |
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Master's degree | |
None | |
None | |
324,500 | |
8% (Faster than average) | |
27,200 |
What School and Career Counselors Do
School counselors help students develop the academic and social skills needed to succeed. Career counselors help people choose a path to employment.
Work Environment
School counselors work in public and private schools. Career counselors work in colleges, career centers, and private practices. Both types of counselors generally work full time.
How to Become a School or Career Counselor
Most school counselors need a master’s degree in school counseling or a related field and have a state-issued credential. Some states require licensure for career counselors.
Pay
The median annual wage for school and career counselors was $56,310 in May 2018.
Job Outlook
Employment of school and career counselors is projected to grow 8 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. Increasing school enrollments is expected to lead to employment growth of these workers.
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