Genetic Counseling at Baylor College of Medicine
If you plan to study Genetic Counseling, consider the program at Baylor College of Medicine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Baylor College of Medicine is located in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 genetic counseling degrees were awarded at Baylor College of Medicine.
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Online Class Availability at Baylor College of Medicine
Online coursework is an option at Baylor College of Medicine. Of 1,774 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 635 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Genetic Counseling Rankings at Baylor College of Medicine
These rankings give you a sense of how Baylor College of Medicine’s Genetic Counseling program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #None of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #None of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 15 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #None of 2 |
| Best Value | Texas | #None |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 24 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Genetic Counseling graduates at Baylor College of Medicine, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Genetic Counseling graduates at Baylor College of Medicine are 89% women (8) and 11% men (1).
Genetic Counseling Master’s Program at Baylor College of Medicine
Among the 9 master’s genetic counseling graduates at Baylor College of Medicine, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetic Counseling master’s degree recipients at Baylor College of Medicine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Genetic Counseling master’s degree recipients at Baylor College of Medicine, above the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Genetic Counseling Graduates
Graduates of the Genetic Counseling program at Baylor College of Medicine pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Genetic Counseling graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.