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- Annual Median Wage$ 49,670$39,860
$78,270Annual NC Wage Range
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- Credit counselors advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. They may also provide guidance on credit issues and on budgeting, mortgages, or student financial aid packages.
What do they typically do
- Interview clients by telephone or in person to gather financial information
- Explain services or policies, such as about managing debt, to clients
- Help clients understand obligations associated with financial aid options for postsecondary education
- Advise clients in planning for student loan repayment
- Assess clients' overall finances, including income, assets, debt, and expenses
- Calculate clients' available income to create debt management plans, set budgets, and prioritize debt obligations and repayment
- Prepare written documents to establish contracts with or communicate financial recommendations to clients
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.2%Job Opening 45Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseN/AMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs536603Change 67