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.
1 Maryland: Full practice is available as long as there is an attestation on fill stating the NP will obtain collaboration when needed (I donât think I need to comment on this one). 2  Minnesota: NPs must have 3600 hours of experience.  Nevada: NPs must have 2 years or 2000 hours of clinical practice.