Also called: College Advisor
Helps college students choose classes, stay on track to graduate, and plan for the future.
Meets 12 students in 30-minute appointments, helps a freshman who failed chemistry rethink her plan, and flags students at risk of dropping out.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's minimum; most universities prefer a master's in higher education or counseling.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Higher Education, Counseling, Psychology.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI degree planners handle routine scheduling questions; helping a struggling student rethink plans stays human.
Classes: Psychology, Statistics, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1012.
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