How much does a Private College Counselor make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private College Counselor in Lafayette, LA is $56,311. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,297 to $65,928, with most professionals earning between $42,912 and $74,683.

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Private College Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private College Counselor Salary $42,912 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Private College Counselor Salary $49,297 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Private College Counselor Salary $56,311 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Private College Counselor Salary $65,928 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Private College Counselor Salary $74,683 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
25% $49,297 10% $42,912 90% $74,683 75% $65,928 $56,311 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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  1. Down a level:

    Academic Advisor

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Private College Counselor

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

  3. Up a level:

    Academic Advising Director

    5 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Private College Counselor in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Private College Counselor ranges from $49,297 to $65,928 with the average base salary of $56,311. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,297 to $65,928 with the average total cash compensation of $56,311.

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About Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

Lafayette, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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