DUI Education Program Instructor

Also called: Impaired Driving Program Counselor

Teaches classes that people must take after a drunk-driving arrest.

A day in the life

An instructor leads evening classes on how alcohol affects driving, screens participants for addiction, and refers some to treatment.

Pay over a career

Starting
$34k
Typical
$45k
High
$60k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Substance use counselor certification; requirements vary by state.

Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Addiction Studies, Psychology.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average (about 17% over 10 years). Tracks substance use counselors.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. Online DUI courses with AI quizzes replace some classroom sessions; screening and referring people stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Health, Driver's education, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1018.

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