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Admissions Counselor Salary

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Updated: 23 May 2013

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Rated 5 out of 5 based on 63 Admissions Counselor votes.

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Sales Counselor Salary

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Admissions Specialist Salary, College Admissions Counselor Salary, Enrollment Specialist Salary

Admissions Counselor 2013 Total Pay (?

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$26,148 - $45,804

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $34,646

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Admissions Counselor Job Listings

Senior College Admissions Counselor/Writing Mentor for High School Students

Apr 15

My College Advisor - Hartsdale, NY

College Admissions Counselor/Writing Mentor for High School Students: My College Advisor (MCA) in Hartsdale, NY is looking for an experienced mentor/counselor... - Indeed

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Admissions Counselor II

Apr 25

Gateway Foundation B - Chicago, IL

Coordinates admission into treatment program by... coverage or medical assistance. Completes admission forms and obtains necessary consent signatures... - Indeed

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Admission Counselor

May 21

national employment - Manchester, NH

An Admission Counselor is responsible for enrolling students into under graduate & graduate degree programs for working professionals Admission Counselors... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$16K	$32K	$48K
Salary	$27,331 - $44,998
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,043
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$26,148 - $45,804
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 23 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 327

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Admissions Counselor Tasks

Set interview appointments to determine a prospective student's interests, education/career goals and qualifications.
Schedule and conduct presentations and workshops for prospective students.
Respond to inquiries from prospective students.

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Companies and Industries for Admissions Counselor Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


College or University	$27,232 - $43,822
Education	$26,600 - $44,947
Religious Private K-12 Education	$26,307 - $45,110
Educational or Learning Materials	$26,636 - $45,075
Counseling Services	$25,978 - $45,123

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Key Statistics for Admissions Counselor Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 70%			Male 30%
Salary:	$30,189 - $40,347			$30,486 - $40,622

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

15%

1-4 years

64%

5-9 years

14%

10-19 years

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$24,802 - $45,778
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology	$25,760 - $60,114
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$30,051 - $40,023
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication	$33,573 - $49,132
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science (PolySci)	$32,241 - $45,781

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 89%		Dental: 77%
	Vision: 58%		None: 10%

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Career Path for Admissions Counselor Jobs

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Salary Range

$26,148 - $45,804

	Admissions Counselor (College/University) $25,170 - $45,146
	Administrative Assistant $21,344 - $43,678
	Customer Service Representative (CSR) $19,531 - $41,603