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Genetic Counseling at University of California-Los Angeles

If you plan to study Genetic Counseling, take a look at what University of California-Los Angeles. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 genetic counseling degrees were awarded at University of California-Los Angeles.

Studying Online at University of California-Los Angeles

Many students take online classes at University of California-Los Angeles. Of 47,335 students, 785 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,535 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Genetic Counseling graduates at University of California-Los Angeles, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Genetic Counseling graduates at University of California-Los Angeles are 70% women (7) and 30% men (3).

Genetic Counseling Master’s Program at University of California-Los Angeles

Of the 10 master’s genetic counseling degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetic Counseling master’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 70% of Genetic Counseling master’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, 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 University of California-Los Angeles 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.