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How much does an Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. make in Washington, DC? The average Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. salary in Washington, DC is $59,800 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $53,200 and $67,700. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary $47,191 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary $53,200 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary $59,800 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary $67,700 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary $74,893 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
25% $53,200 10% $47,191 90% $74,893 75% $67,700 $59,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. assists students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. Advises university/college students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Being an Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or its equivalent. May work with individual students or groups. In addition, Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as an Academic Counselor - Higher Ed. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Academic Counselor - Higher Ed.

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    College/University Student Counselor

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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