Credit Counselors

This caution symbol marks careers that might be limited or affected by criminal records. Talk with your Parole Officer, job coach, or legal counsel about your specific situation and goals.

Advise people and organizations about money.

Credit Counselors educate people and organizations on the best ways to use money and debt. They may give advice on loans, budgeting, mortgages, or bankruptcy.

Wages	$24.48 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Banking and Financial Support Services Finance, General
On the Job	Work Activities Interview clients to gather financial information. Prepare contracts or other transaction documents. Prepare financial documents. Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints. Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints. Disburse funds from clients accounts to creditors. Verify accuracy of financial information. Verify accuracy of records. Verify application data to determine program eligibility. Examine financial records.
Career Pathways	Banking Services
Find Jobs	ZIP code Powered by MinnesotaWorks.net

 

Next Steps

• Learn about other careers in Human Services.
• Explore all careers.

 

This page includes information from the O*NET 24.2 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.