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The editors at Best Master's in Counseling decided to research the topic of
Which Counseling Career Path is Best for You?
School and Career Counselors
- School counselors help students develop social skills and succeed in school.
- Career counselors assist people with the process of making career decisions by helping them choose a career or educational program.
- Median Pay: $53,380 per year or $25.67 per hour (2010)
- Entry Level Education: Master's Degree
- Number of Jobs in 2010: 281,400
- Job Outlook 2010-2020: 19% (about as fast as average)
- Work Environment: School counselors work in public and private schools. Career counselors work in colleges, government career centers, and private practice.
Substance and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors advise people who have alcoholism or other types of addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems. They provide treatment and support to help the client recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors.
- Median Pay: $38,120 per year of $18.33 per hour (2010)
- Entry Level Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- Number of Jobs in 2010: 85,500
- Job Outlook 2010-2020: 27% (faster than average)
- Work Environment: Mental health centers, prisons, and private practice.
Rehabilitation Counselors
- Rehabilitation counselors help people with emotional and physical disabilities live independently. They help their clients overcome personal, social, and professional effects of disabilities as they relate to employment or independent living.
- Median Pay: $32,350 per year or $15.55 per hour (2010)
- Entry Level Education: Master's Degree
- Number of Jobs in 2010: 129,800
- Job Outlook 2010-2020: 28% (faster than average)
- Work Environment: Schools, prisons, independent facilities, rehabilitation agencies, and private practice.
Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
- Mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists help people manage or overcome mental and emotional disorders and problems with their family and relationships. They listen to clients and ask questions to help the clients understand their problems and develop strategies to improve their lives.
- Median Pay: $39,710 per year or $19.09 per hour
- Entry Level Education: Master's Degree
- Number of Jobs in 2010: 156,300
- Job Outlook 2010-2020: 37% (much faster than average)
- Work Environment: Private practice and mental health centers.
Sources:
- http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/mental-health-counselors-and-marriage-and-family-therapists.htm
- http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/rehabilitation-counselors.htm
- http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-and-behavioral-disorder-counselors.htm
- http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/School-and-career-counselors.htm
