Genetic Counseling at Wake Forest University
If you are interested in studying Genetic Counseling, you may want to check out the program at Wake Forest University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 genetic counseling degrees were granted at Wake Forest University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wake Forest University
Online coursework is an option at Wake Forest University. Among 9,322 students, 1,233 (13%) studied exclusively online and 515 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Genetic Counseling graduates at Wake Forest University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Genetic Counseling graduates at Wake Forest University are 100% women (8) and 0% men (0).
Genetic Counseling Master’s Program at Wake Forest University
Among the 8 master’s genetic counseling degrees awarded at Wake Forest University, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetic Counseling master’s degree recipients at Wake Forest University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Genetic Counseling master’s degree recipients at Wake Forest University, below 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 Wake Forest University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.