- Counseling@NYU
- Counseling Employment Data by City
Counseling Employment Data by City
With many Americans of all ages facing poverty, discrimination, and mental health issues, counselors are increasingly needed in both pre-K-12 schools and therapeutic settings across the country. After you earn your master’s and achieve the required licensure or certification, you can help meet the growing1 need for counselors in schools, agencies, and other professional settings nationwide.
Visit the pages below to learn about counseling opportunities and expected job growth in select US cities.
School Counseling Opportunities
Mental Health Counseling Opportunities
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1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, School and Career Counselors and Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsReturn to footnote reference
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