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Family & Education, California

College Counselor cost in Pasadena, CA

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

Typical cost

Typical in Pasadena

$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 Pasadena. 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
Pasadena, CA$8,030
$988 to $14,820
National typical$6,500
$800 to $12,000
Huntington Beach, CA$8,030
$988 to $14,820
Los Angeles, CA$8,060
$992 to $14,880
Glendale, CA$7,965
$980 to $14,700
Alexandria, VA$7,930
$976 to $14,640
Atlanta-North, GA$7,445
$916 to $13,740

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Questions people ask

College Counselor in Pasadena: what does it cost?

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

Why is Pasadena higher than the national price?

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