School Counselor
Help students learn about career and education choices. They counsel students about personal problems.
73%
18%
9%
National data for counselors (SOC 21-1010).
$25,530
$44,550
$62,340
$12.27
$21.42
$29.97
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree in counseling or a related field
  • Complete a supervised counseling experience

    • Hours

  • Generally have a set schedule each week. Most work 40 hours per week.
  • May work nine months during the school year and have summers off.
    • SCHOOL COUNSELORS will:
  • Sometimes help students with personal and emotional issues
  • Regularly interact with people
  • Usually work during the school year (have summers off)
  • Help students and adults learn about schools and jobs
    • SCHOOL COUNSELORS frequently:
  • Sit when interviewing clients and students.
    • It is important that SCHOOL COUNSELOR be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
    • Oops! You don't have enough education to make this a career. Choose an option on the right.