GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$75K/yr
Average Salary
6 years
Years of Education
+4%
Job Growth
376K+
Total Jobs
Guide students in course selection, degree planning, and career exploration at colleges and universities. Also work in high schools helping students navigate college admissions.
$44K
Starting
$75K
Average
$106K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Master's Degree in School Counseling
Typically 6 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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School Counselor License / Certification
State Department of Education (varies by state)
Field
Education
Required Degree
Master's Degree
Time in School
6 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+4%
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Pay range
$44K–$106K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+4%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
376K
in 2024
Slower than average
Below-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 376K to 391K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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BLS 'Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors' (21-1012). Median $65,140; 376,000+ jobs.