Counseling Schools
In Vancouver, Washington
There is only one counseling school in Vancouver for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in counseling in the city of Vancouver, which encompasses counseling training at the following levels:
- Counseling Certificate
- Associates degree in Counseling
Statistics
Professional Trends
Vancouver Vs. Washington Counseling Employment
| Vancouver | 4,200 |
| Washington | 18,690 |
Of the 18,220 counseling professionals employed in Washington State, 4,200 work in Vancouver. There has been a 12% decline in the number of counseling professionals in Vancouver between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of counseling professionals in Vancouver has decreased, overall employment in Vancouver has increased.
Vancouver Vs. Washington Counseling employment growth
| 20,380 | 20,400 | 19,240 | 18,740 | 18,220 |
| 4,800 | 4,970 | 3,720 | 4,860 | 4,200 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Vancouver
Counseling VS. All professions salaries in Vancouver
| $49,028 | $51,140 | $53,155 | $53,058 | $52,228 |
| $41,750 | $43,370 | $45,060 | $46,080 | $46,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Counseling in Vancouver
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Vancouver
As the number of counseling professionals in Vancouver has shrunk, salaries for counseling professionals have increased. In 2010 Vancouver counseling professionals earned an average yearly salary of $52,228. Four years earlier in 2006, counseling professionals in Vancouver made an average salary of $49,028 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Vancouver.
Salary percentiles for Counseling professionals in Vancouver
10th percentile |
$30,896 |
25th percentile |
$37,702 |
50th percentile |
$50,474 |
75th percentile |
$62,932 |
90th percentile |
$75,558 |
Counseling professionals in Vancouver earn a median salary of $50,474 per year. The difference in pay between the counseling professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 145%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $30,896 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $75,558 per year.
Average Salaries for Counseling professionals and related professions in Vancouver
Christian Counseling |
$52,128 |
Counseling |
$52,228 |
Clinical Psychology |
$64,580 |
School Psychology |
$71,830 |
Sports Psychology |
$71,830 |
Forensic Psychology |
$78,010 |
Sociology |
$85,800 |
On average counseling professional salaries in Vancouver are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Counseling schools in Vancouver
Many of Vancouver's counseling professionals are graduates of the only accredited counseling school in the city.
Counseling Programs Offered In Vancouver
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in counseling offered by Vancouver's counseling schools.
Student Completed Counseling Degrees In Vancouver
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 4 |
In 2010 approximately 4 students graduated from counseling courses.