The School Counseling major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Social Work, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Social Work, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors SOC: 21-1012 Occupation: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $65,140 | 342,350 | N/A | N/A |
Residential Advisors SOC: 39-9041 Occupation: Residential Advisors | $39,180 | 82,810 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,140 | 342,350 |
| 2023 | $61,710 | 327,660 |
| 2022 | $60,140 | 308,000 |
| 2021 | $60,510 | 296,370 |
| 2020 | $58,120 | 292,230 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,180 | 82,810 |
| 2023 | $37,950 | 88,700 |
| 2022 | $35,720 | 86,770 |
| 2021 | $31,220 | 92,500 |
| 2020 | $31,190 | 102,450 |