GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Guide college and university students through course selection, degree planning, and progress toward graduation. Help students choose a major, stay on track for their degree, and connect with campus resources.
$43,580
Lower reported wage
$65,140
Median
$105,870
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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BLS 'Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors' (21-1012). Median $65,140; 389,500 jobs.
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Ask whether any internship, field placement, or supervised training in your chosen route is paid; arrangements vary. [1]
Compare tuition after aid, required supplies and exams, travel, and any unpaid training time for the route you choose.
Planning questions: request a written estimate from each program or sponsor. A total cost has not been verified here.
A related major can be preparation; it does not by itself qualify you for the career.
Relevant people-focused preparation; add higher-education policy experience. [1]
Help students plan courses, understand requirements, and connect with support. [1]
Colleges, universities, and student-support programs. [1]
Usually full time; registration periods may bring evening or peak-season hours. [1]
Many student needs, changing policies, and careful referral boundaries. [1]
Experience may lead to advising coordination or student-services leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.