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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Credit Counselors
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	7,620
Nondepository Credit Intermediation	5,630
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only)	4,720
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	3,140
Junior Colleges	3,100
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	2,740
Management of Companies and Enterprises	2,140
Technical and Trade Schools	1,290
Offices of Physicians	700
Individual and Family Services	550

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Credit Counselors
Average Annual Salary	$49,820
Average Hourly Wage	$23.95
Total Employment	35,740

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

	Women

	Men

Related Majors & Degrees

Finance and Financial Management Services
	Financial Planning and Services
	Credit Management

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Interesting Fact

The word "salary" comes from salarium, or "salt money" and was used in ancient Rome to describe the wages paid to Roman legionnaires who were compensated in salt.

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