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Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

Job Information

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.

Information

  • People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
  • Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master's degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
  • Projected job growth varies by specialty, but job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

Statistics

Personality I like helping others
Salary $54,130/yr ($27.07/hr)
Job Outlook Average
Education Masters