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Genetic Counseling Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 47 students earned their Genetic Counseling/Counselor degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Genetic Counseling is the 79th most popular major in the state out of a total 153 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetic Counseling Majors in New York

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 New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 38.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.3%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Genetic Counseling Grads in New York

There are 160 people in the state and 2,640 people in the nation working in genetic counseling/counselor jobs.

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Wages for Genetic Counseling Jobs in New York

Genetic Counseling/Counselor grads earn an average of $86,810 in the state and $80,860 nationwide.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,506 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Sarah Lawrence. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,434 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,298 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

Genetic Counseling Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 24% $86,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Mental Health Counseling 892
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 221
Mental Health Services Technician 201
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 102
Community Health Services/Counseling 77
Clinical/Medical Social Work 34
Other Mental Health Services 33
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