Residential Advisors

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

What a Residential Advisors does

Residential advisors supervise student housing in colleges and universities, providing support, enforcing policies, and creating a safe community environment. They serve as mentors and first responders for resident concerns.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

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• Recreation Workers — $36,560/yr
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