Credit Counselors

Top 3 Credit Counselor Jobs

Mental Health Associate (20171) - Rivermont Schools - Herndon,VA
At Rivermont Schools, we serve students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through individualized education and therapeutic support. Our values of compassion, collaboration, and growth guide everything we do. Join us in...
Admissions Counselor - Virginia Department of Human Resource Management - Fairfax,VA
Admissions Counselor The Admissions Counselor enhances the recruiting efforts of the Costello College of Business's Graduate Programs to help achieve the Costello College of Business's and university's strategic goals. The Admissions...
Camp Counselor - City of Leesburg - Leesburg,VA
Nature Of Work This is recreation work in conducting camp programs and activities for youth. Work involves responsibility for program planning and the conduct of camp activities for the Parks and Recreation Department. Counselors must be CPR/ First...

What Credit counselors Do

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

Credit counselor Salaries

2020 employment: 33,800
May 2021 median annual wage: $47,580

Job Outlook for Credit counselors

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

Number of new jobs: 3,000
Growth rate: 9 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Credit counselor

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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