Employment of school and career counselors is expected to grow by 19 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth is expected due to increasing student enrollments in schools.
Rising student enrollments in elementary, middle, and high schools are expected to increase demand for school counselors. As enrollments grow, schools will require more counselors to respond to the needs of their students. Employment of school and career counselors in elementary and secondary schools is expected to grow by 8 percent from 2010 to 2020.
Employment of career counselors also is expected to increase because of rising enrollments in colleges and universities. As the college-age population grows, colleges will need to hire additional counselors to meet the demand for career counseling services from their students. Employment of school and career counselors in colleges, universities and professional schools is expected to grow by 34 percent from 2010 to 2020. In addition, demand for career counselors is expected to continue in vocational rehabilitation organizations and in private practice. Employment of school and career counselors in vocational rehabilitation services is expected to grow by 30 percent from 2010 to 2020.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition