Master’s Degrees in Genetic Counseling/Counselor
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Education Levels of Genetic Counseling/Counselor Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 299 people earned their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. This earns it the #319 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 | 299 |
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
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. About 92.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 276 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetic counseling/counselor master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 212 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,254 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Sarah Lawrence. Of these students, 100% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $80,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $70,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% 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 $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Northwestern. About 83% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from UPenn. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for genetic counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Keck Graduate Institute. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from KGI. Of these students, 84% were women and 47% 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. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Bay Path. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from UTHealth. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Boise State. About 92% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Ohio State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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 $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Columbia. About 100% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Pitt. Of these students, 91% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 12th 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 $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from VCU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for genetic counseling/counselor majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Boston U. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Baylor College of Medicine. Of these students, 89% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana 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 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 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 88% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 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. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor from UC Irvine. Of these students, 100% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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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