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