Master’s Degrees in Genetic Counseling/Counselor
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Education Levels of Genetic Counseling/Counselor Majors
In 2020-2021, 286 master's degrees were awarded to genetic counseling/counselor majors. This makes it the 51st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in genetic counseling/counselor at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 286 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Genetic Counseling/Counselor Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for genetic counseling/counselor majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. About 89.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30 |
| Women | 256 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetic counseling/counselor master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 186 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Genetic Counseling/Counselor Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Sarah Lawrence College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for genetic counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,284 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Sarah Lawrence. About 96% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $77,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $67,680 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to genetic counseling/counselor majors at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Of these students, 80% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The genetic counseling/counselor program at Northwestern University awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetic counseling/counselor. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to genetic counseling/counselor majors at UPenn. Of these students, 81% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for genetic counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Keck Graduate Institute. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from KGI. Of these students, 100% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bay Path University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetic counseling/counselor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,781 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,235 per year. The genetic counseling/counselor program at Bay Path University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from UTHealth. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Boise State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to genetic counseling/counselor majors at Boise State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. The genetic counseling/counselor program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for genetic counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Ohio State.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in genetic counseling/counselor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The genetic counseling/counselor program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Pitt.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to genetic counseling/counselor majors at VCU. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for genetic counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Boston U. Of these students, 100% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for genetic counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Augustana University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,934 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,716 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to genetic counseling/counselor majors at Augustana Sioux Falls. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for genetic counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Baylor College of Medicine. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Baylor College of Medicine. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Indiana State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Indiana State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Wayne State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Wayne State.
University of Nebraska Medical Center is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to genetic counseling/counselor majors at UNMC.
University of California - Irvine is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The genetic counseling/counselor program at University of California - Irvine awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to genetic counseling/counselor that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling | 6,632 |
| Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling | 2,948 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 2,051 |
| Other Mental Health Services | 1,561 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 511 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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