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Job outlook for associate professors of counseling in the United States
Are associate professor of counseling jobs in demand?
Associate professor of counseling job and salary trends over time
Associate professor of counseling jobs over time
Associate professor of counseling job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 818 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 801 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 854 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 848 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 842 | 0.00% |
Average associate professor of counseling salary over time
Associate professor of counseling salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,543 | $31.51 | --0.1% |
| 2024 | $65,613 | $31.54 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $64,882 | $31.19 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $64,121 | $30.83 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $62,619 | $30.11 | +1.6% |
Associate professor of counseling jobs by state
Most common states for associate professors of counseling
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 92 | 13% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 64 | 10% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 314 | 6% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 230 | 6% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 106 | 6% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 51 | 6% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 440 | 5% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 149 | 5% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 95 | 5% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 34 | 5% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 847 | 4% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 512 | 4% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 179 | 4% |
| 14 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 123 | 4% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 39 | 4% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 265 | 3% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 179 | 3% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 155 | 3% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 44 | 3% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 28 | 3% |
Most common cities for associate professors of counseling
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Alto | 1 | 1% | $86,066 |
| 2 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $85,385 |
| 3 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $83,238 |
Associate Professor Of Counseling job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of associate professor of counseling experts
Tiffin University
AGWA - American Grant Writers' Association, Inc.
Texas State University
Seattle University
Dr. Stephanie Opfer
Associate Professor of English, Assistant Dean of the School of Creative and Media ArtsTiffin University
Visual And Performing Arts
What Associate Professor Of Counseling skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Stephanie Opfer: Flexibility and adaptability will be the biggest skills instructors will need. The state of higher education is changing, and the 'ivory tower' is going away. Colleges and universities are starting to focus more on career-oriented programs, which include practical and application skill sets. In order to stay relevant, the focus of humanities classes like art and film should be on teaching students analysis, synthesis, and other critical-thinking skills. The content becomes less important and becomes only the vehicle for teaching these skills.
What will help Associate Professors Of Counseling increase their earning potential?
Dr. Stephanie Opfer: Unfortunately, teaching as an adjunct does not pay well. Students should keep their full-time jobs and teach part-time until they find a full-time job at a college or university. That part-time teaching provides them valuable experience and connections that make them more competitive candidates for full-time positions because they'd also be competing with candidates who have PhDs. So adjunct work is more of a long-term investment rather than an immediate return. Also, even full-time teaching jobs don't pay particularly well, so they'll really need to love teaching if they want to do it full-time. If they don't like teaching as an adjunct, they won't like doing it full-time.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Associate Professor Of Counseling job market given the pandemic?
John Porter Ph.D.: This will depend on what happens in the next six months or so. If the economy stays open and business can operate as it did a year ago, the trend will be more positive. When the economy is working, people are more financially secure. They have money to donate to foundations, and corporations have more profits to put into their funding resources.
If the economic shutdown increases where both businesses and individuals earn less money, there will be less money available for grant funding. The majority of grant funding comes from donations by everyday individuals.
If the economic shutdown is prolonged, then there will be an increase in government grant programs. The government gets its financial resources for things like grants by taxation. So individual taxes will likely increase.
Another line to balance is the excessive taxation of the rich. Nearly all very wealthy people have established a foundation where they give some of their wealth to grant awards to community non-profit organizations. When the government increases the taxes on this group, the excess money goes to the government to spend rather than local non-profits.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Associate Professors Of Counseling to find work opportunities?
Dr. Rodney Rohde Ph.D.: There are large vacancy rates all over the country. This is a good news/bad news issue. However, with a degree in medical laboratory science (also known as a clinical laboratory science) AND certification, one can find employment anywhere in the U.S. One of the great things about this career is that graduates honestly can decide where they "fit best" with regard to geography and employer (urban, rural, large, or small).
Alexander Mouton
Chair, Associate ProfessorSeattle University
Department of Art, Art History & Design
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Associate Professors Of Counseling?
Alexander Mouton: It is hard to tell how the coronavirus pandemic will affect graduates. Some I know are joining the workforce or doing creative work, which is a good sign. How this will play out will be interesting to see, though it's a little hard for me to judge from the classroom!