What skills will help Elementary School Counselors earn the most?

Research skills may help school counselors earn more. Earning an advanced degree will result in additional knowledge and skills in conducting meaningful research. Texas requires school counselors to earn both a master's degree and counseling certification, but some school counselors may choose to pursue a doctoral degree as well. Finally, some school counseling programs, such as the one at Texas Woman's University, offer a school counseling track that leads to Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credentials. LPC credentials are not required to become a school counselor in Texas, but they will enable school counselors to engage in private practice and/or work as therapists, which could lead to increased earnings.