Genetic Counseling at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying Genetic Counseling, take a look at what Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 genetic counseling graduations were recorded at Northwestern University.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Northwestern University
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Genetic Counseling Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Genetic Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 24 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Genetic Counseling graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Genetic Counseling graduates at Northwestern University are 94% women (16) and 6% men (1).
Genetic Counseling Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 17 master’s genetic counseling degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 94% were women (16) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetic Counseling master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 41% of Genetic Counseling master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Genetic Counseling Graduates
Students who finish Genetic Counseling program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. 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.