Help students with academic plans, college and career choices, and personal or social challenges.
Schools; offices and classrooms, steady contact with students.
School hours; some summer and evening work.
May 2024–25 BLS wage data · 2024–34 BLS employment projections.
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Master's degree
Training path: Master's in counseling.
Public schools require a state credential, usually with a master's degree.
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Standard Occupational Classification 21-1012. Pay, employment, and outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wage survey and 2024–34 employment projections). See something off? Tell us.