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Family & Education, California

College Counselor cost in Oakland, CA

A typical College Counselor figure in Oakland is about $8,940 per student (comprehensive package), about 38% above the national figure of $6,500.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$8,940

per student (comprehensive package)

Fair price range: $1,100 to $16,500

On the low end
$1,100
On the high end
$16,500

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. 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
Oakland, CA$8,940
$1,100 to $16,500
National typical$6,500
$800 to $12,000
Irvine, CA$8,225
$1,010 to $15,180
Thousand Oaks, CA$8,190
$1,010 to $15,120
Los Angeles, CA$8,060
$992 to $14,880
Arlington, VA$8,060
$992 to $14,880
Stamford, CT$8,030
$988 to $14,820

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Questions people ask

College Counselor in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, College Counselor typically costs about $8,940 per student (comprehensive package), with most prices between $1,100 and $16,500.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind College Counselor earn in Oakland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Oakland about 38% 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.