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Counselors, All Other

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All counselors not listed separately.

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Master's degree

Employed as of 2023: 132

2033 Projected Openings: 139

Entry Level Salary: $15,080

Median Salary: $40,000

Experienced Level Salary: $84,180

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Asbury University

Social Work

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Brescia University

Social Work

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$14,626
Graduation
Graduation Rate
44.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$29,430

Campbellsville University

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$18,246
Graduation
Graduation Rate
43.8 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

Campbellsville University

Social Work

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$18,246
Graduation
Graduation Rate
43.8 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

Campbellsville University

Counseling Psychology

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$18,246
Graduation
Graduation Rate
43.8 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

University of the Cumberlands

Counseling Psychology

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$11,286
Graduation
Graduation Rate
45.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$14,911
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