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College Counselor cost in Pittsburgh, PA

A typical College Counselor figure in Pittsburgh is about $6,110 per student (comprehensive package), about 6% below the national figure of $6,500.

Typical cost

Typical in Pittsburgh

$6,110

per student (comprehensive package)

Fair price range: $752 to $11,280

On the low end
$752
On the high end
$11,280

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Pittsburgh. 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
Pittsburgh, PA$6,110
$752 to $11,280
National typical$6,500
$800 to $12,000
Allentown, PA$6,275
$772 to $11,580
Erie, PA$5,690
$700 to $10,500
Scranton, PA$5,720
$704 to $10,560
Norfolk, VA$6,630
$816 to $12,240
Arlington, TX$6,925
$852 to $12,780

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Questions people ask

College Counselor in Pittsburgh: what does it cost?

In Pittsburgh, PA, College Counselor typically costs about $6,110 per student (comprehensive package), with most prices between $752 and $11,280.

Why is Pittsburgh lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind College Counselor earn in Pittsburgh, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Pittsburgh about 6% below 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.