For example, substance abuse counselors make a median salary of $39,370, with educational requirements ranging from a high school diploma to an advanced degree. School counselors typically will need a masterâs degree, and can expect to earn a median salary of $53,370.ccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for educational, guidance, school and vocational counselors as of May 2014, was $53,370, with those in the 90th percentile earning as much as $86,610.
A masterâs in nursing science usually takes four years for a full-time student. A doctoral program can take an additional three to four years. Many RNs who work full-time can only attend classes part-time, which may lengthen the time to an NP degree.
Some direct-entry MSN programs require a baccalaureate in either nursing or another field. A direct-entry program may also require that students work as registered nurses for six months or more to obtain experience before completing the NP course work. Most direct entry programs take about three years.