Credit Counselors

Top 3 Credit Counselor Jobs

Loan Acquisition Specialist - OneMain Financial - Columbus,OH
At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for life's expenses. In this role, our team members thrive in a competitive atmosphere where...
Sound Designer – AI & Voice Development Specialist (Course Credit/Community Service Credit Eligible) - Childhood Cancer Society - Columbus,OH
Develop and maintain the voice of Adventure Ted using cutting-edge technology and AI tools to ensure consistent character portrayal across animations, virtual events, and multimedia projects. Collaborate with Childhood...
Benefits Coordinator (Fully Remote) - McQuade Organization - Columbus,OH
In this role, you'll support clients in understanding their benefit options and ensure they receive an exceptional experience from start to finish. This position focuses on client support, benefits guidance, and clear communication in a fully...

What Credit counselors Do

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

Credit counselor Salaries

2020 employment: 33,800
May 2021 median annual wage: $47,580

Job Outlook for Credit counselors

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

Number of new jobs: 3,000
Growth rate: 9 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Credit counselor

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.