How much does a Private College Counselor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private College Counselor in the United States is $62,304. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,544 to $72,945, with most professionals earning between $47,479 and $82,633.

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Private College Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private College Counselor Salary $47,479 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Private College Counselor Salary $54,544 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Private College Counselor Salary $62,304 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Private College Counselor Salary $72,945 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Private College Counselor Salary $82,633 US April 01, 2025
25% $54,544 10% $47,479 90% $82,633 75% $72,945 $62,304 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Private College Counselor ?

A school counselor works in primary (elementary and middle) schools and/or secondary schools to provide academic, career, college access/affordability/admission, and social-emotional competencies to all students through a school counseling program. School counselors in most countries have at least a master's degree in school counseling and state and/or national certification....

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    Academic Advisor

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Private College Counselor

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Academic Advising Director

    5 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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