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The qualifications to become an academic advisor depends on the type of institution for which you wish to work. All academic advisors need at least a bachelor’s degree. Public middle and high schools also require you to have a state teaching license or credential. To teach at the college level, you need a master’s degree for community colleges and a doctorate for four-year institutions. Most schools select teachers with several years of experience working with students or who have some counseling background for this position. You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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List of the top 10 highest paying Academic Advisor positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Online Academic Advisor

    Salary range: $38,500 - $62,000

    As an online academic advisor, your job is to advise students on the best way to achieve their personal goals while also supporting the needs of your college or university. In this role, you may help your school plan and implement retention policies, assist other staff members, conduct virtual orientation sessions, and use video calls, phone calls, or emails to communicate with current and prospective students. Online academic advisors sometimes work from home, but many work from a call center or office environment at the school. Online academic advisors also memorize and present information about a school, conduct interviews, and guide students to various aid programs and services.

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  • Virtual Academic Advisor

    Salary range: $42,000 - $51,500

    A virtual academic advisor works for high schools or colleges to advise current and potential students with their decisions on classes and careers. You work with online video messaging tools to connect with students who are either enrolled in remote education programs or are at a different campus. In this role, your job duties include reviewing student files, determine what guidance or assistance the students need to be able to finish the year's courses or help them determine which courses to take in the coming year, and providing information on post-school job and career opportunities. You may also attend educational conferences to market your school's educational programs to prospective students.

  • Nacada

    Salary range: $31,500 - $64,000

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  • Lead Academic Advisor

    Salary range: $36,000 - $122,500

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  • University International Office

    Salary range: $40,000 - $59,000

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  • Athletics Academic Advisor

    Salary range: $42,000 - $51,500

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  • Accessibility Advisor

    Salary range: $38,500 - $62,000

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    Salary range: $115,000 - $190,000

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