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School Student Counseling Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in School Student Counseling but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in School Student Counseling but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for School Student Counseling majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for School Student Counseling majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of School Student Counseling majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Counselors | 61,800 |
| 15 | Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 355 |
| 10 | Personal Care Aides | 29,000 |
| 8 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 51,000 |
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 53,400 |
| 6 | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 36,500 |
| 5 | Food Preparation Workers | 26,100 |
| 4 | Woodworkers including model makers and patternmakers, nec | 677 |
| 4 | Billing and Posting Clerks | 54,000 |
| 3 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 159,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for School Student Counseling majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of School Student Counseling majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 56,200 |
| 14 | Counselors | 96,700 |
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 88,600 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 75,600 |
| 3 | Billing and Posting Clerks | 12,100 |
| 3 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | 48,900 |
| 3 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 33,100 |
| 3 | Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0 |
| 2 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 271,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for School Student Counseling majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of School Student Counseling majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Counselors | 77,300 |
| 10 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 69,300 |
| 4 | Education Administrators | 92,200 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 14,400 |
| 4 | Social Workers | 58,000 |
| 2 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 12,300 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 43,300 |
| 1 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 90,900 |
| 1 | Office Clerks, General | 5,040 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for School Student Counseling majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of School Student Counseling majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Elementary and secondary schools | 59,000 |
| 12 | Colleges and universities | 52,700 |
| 5 | Health services, n.e.c. | 36,500 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 355 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 31,800 |
| 1 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 5,500 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 51,000 |
| 1 | All construction | 76,000 |
| 1 | Child day care services | 12,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for School Student Counseling majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of School Student Counseling majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Elementary and secondary schools | 75,100 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 83,100 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Social services, n.e.c. | 43,500 |
| 3 | Administration of human resources programs | 86,900 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 55,000 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 21,900 |
| 1 | Hospitals | 60,100 |
| 1 | Child day care services | 5,380 |
| 1 | Insurance | 111,000 |
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