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Genetic Counseling Schools in Massachusetts

47 students earned Genetic Counseling/Counselor degrees in Massachusetts in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Genetic Counseling is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetic Counseling Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 83.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Genetic Counseling Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 170 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 Massachusetts

In this state, genetic counseling/counselor grads earn an average of $83,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,860.

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

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,339 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $72,055 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

#2

Bay Path University

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,745 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Genetic Counseling Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 21% $83,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Mental Health Counseling 557
Community Health Services/Counseling 91
Mental Health Services Technician 36
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 33
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 30
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 15
Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy 13
Other Mental Health Services 10

View all majors related to Genetic Counseling

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