Education

Academic Advisor Career Guide

Help students choose courses, majors, and career paths through guidance and support.

54Average
Median: $52,000
Hours/week: 40
Education: Bachelor's
Growth: 8%

Overview

Help students choose courses, majors, and career paths through guidance and support.

Median Salary
$52,000
Weekly Hours
40
Education
Bachelor's
Job Growth
8%

Key Metrics

Stress5/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security7/10
Remote Friendly5/10
Physical Demand2/10
Automation Risk4/10

Pros

  • +Helping people
  • +Good benefits
  • +School schedule
  • +Variety

Cons

  • -Paperwork
  • -Caseloads
  • -Bureaucracy
  • -Lower pay

Savings Calculator

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Yearly Savings
$5,200
Monthly Savings
$433

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WorkScore™ for Academic Advisor

5.4
Overall
4.3
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
7.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

8%

AI Automation Risk

Medium

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Academic Advisor Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Academic Advisor salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$70,200
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$65,000
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$65,000
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$65,000
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$62,400
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$54,600
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$54,600
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$54,600
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$54,600
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$54,600
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$53,040
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$50,960
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$50,960
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$49,400
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$49,400
5% vs national

Top Employers Hiring for Education

Local Public School Districts
Private Schools & Academies
Universities & Colleges
Charter School Networks
Educational Non-Profits

About This Career

Help students choose courses, majors, and career paths through guidance and support.

Guide to Education

Required Education

Bachelor's

Typical Training

3 years of experience/training

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a master's?

Helpful for advancement but not required.

Where do academic advisors work?

Colleges and universities.

Is academic advising growing?

Yes, as student needs increase.

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