Genetic Counseling at University of Pennsylvania
What traits are you looking for in a school for Genetic Counseling, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Pennsylvania is in Philadelphia, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 genetic counseling graduations were recorded at University of Pennsylvania.
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Online Class Availability at University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Genetic Counseling Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Pennsylvania’s Genetic Counseling program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 24 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Genetic Counseling graduates at University of Pennsylvania, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Genetic Counseling graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 94% women (17) and 6% men (1).
Genetic Counseling Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Of the 18 master’s genetic counseling graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 94% were women (17) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetic Counseling master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Genetic Counseling master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Genetic Counseling Graduates
Those who complete Genetic Counseling program at University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Genetic Counseling majors, 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
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