Rehabilitation Counselors

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Rehabilitation Counselors does

Help people with disabilities develop employment and life skills through counseling, job training, and support services. They work to increase clients' independence and connect them with resources for employment, education, and community integration.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Social and Human Service Assistants — $45,930/yr
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $59,550/yr
• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $64,330/yr
• Healthcare Social Workers — $67,880/yr
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — $60,280/yr