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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.

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).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Genetic Counseling Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Genetic Counseling majors at Northwestern University

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

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