Notes on employment for Counselors

  • A master�s degree is often required to be licensed or certified as a counselor.
  • All but three States require some form of licensure or certification for practice outside of schools; all States require school counselors to hold a State school counseling certification.





More information on Counselors from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Counselors occupation
Number of Counselors in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Counselors
Working conditions for Counselors
Significant points for Counselors
Training requirements for Counselors




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