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Family & Education, New Jersey

College Counselor cost in Jersey City, NJ

A typical College Counselor figure in Jersey City is about $8,030 per student (comprehensive package), about 24% above the national figure of $6,500.

Typical cost

Typical in Jersey City

$8,030

per student (comprehensive package)

Fair price range: $988 to $14,820

On the low end
$988
On the high end
$14,820

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Jersey City. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Package vs hourly
  2. Essay help
  3. School list
  4. Prestige
  5. Number of schools

Ways to pay less

  1. Use school counselors first
  2. Pay hourly for essays only
  3. Limit the school list
  4. Skip guaranteed-admission claims
  5. Ask for a written plan

College Counselor in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Jersey City, NJ$8,030
$988 to $14,820
National typical$6,500
$800 to $12,000
Newark, NJ$7,640
$940 to $14,100
Elizabeth, NJ$7,510
$924 to $13,860
Paterson, NJ$7,445
$916 to $13,740
Thousand Oaks, CA$8,190
$1,010 to $15,120
Los Angeles, CA$8,060
$992 to $14,880

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Questions people ask

College Counselor in Jersey City: what does it cost?

In Jersey City, NJ, College Counselor typically costs about $8,030 per student (comprehensive package), with most prices between $988 and $14,820.

Why is Jersey City higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind College Counselor earn in Jersey City, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Jersey City about 24% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.