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Genetic Counseling Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 24 students earned their Genetic Counseling/Counselor degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Genetic Counseling is the 89th most popular major in the state out of a total 149 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetic Counseling Majors in California

Genetic Counseling/Counselor majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24

Gender Distribution

In California, a genetic counseling/counselor major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of genetic counseling/counselor majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Genetic Counseling Grads in California

In this state, there are 490 people employed in jobs related to a genetic counseling/counselor degree, compared to 2,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Genetic Counseling Jobs in California

In this state, genetic counseling/counselor grads earn an average of $89,530. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,860.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer genetic counseling/counselor degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
631 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 83% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,163 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

Genetic Counseling Careers in CA

Some of the careers genetic counseling/counselor majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to genetic counseling/counselor.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 1,228
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 222
Other Mental Health Services 198
Mental Health Services Technician 93
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 56
Mental Health Counseling 41
Clinical/Medical Social Work 37

View all majors related to Genetic Counseling

View Nationwide Genetic Counseling Report

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