Counselors, All Other
Did You Know:*
- 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.
Industry Areas
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Individual and Family Services
- Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)
Overall Kind of Work*
Counselors work in diverse community settings designed to provide a variety of counseling, rehabilitation and support services. Their duties vary greatly, depending on their specialty, which is de...
Work Environment*
Civilian
The work environment can vary greatly, depending on the occupational specialty. School counselors work predominantly in schools, where they usually have an office but also may work in classrooms. ...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 15.90% (0-20 Hours)
- 7.18% (21-34 Hours)
- 9.25% (35-39 Hours)
- 56.56% (40 Hours)
- 4.98% (41-49 Hours)
- 6.13% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Counselors, All Other(21-1010)
Type of Work
The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.
Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.
Workplace at a Glance
The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.
Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 25.76% (Private For-Profit)
- 29.35% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 36.10% (State and Local Govt)
- 2.27% (Federal Government)
- 6.51% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Counselors