Master’s Degrees in Genetic Counseling/Counselor
Education Levels of Genetic Counseling/Counselor Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 360 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 | 360 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
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 89.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 322 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of genetic counseling/counselor master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 210 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
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 $63,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,418 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. About 93% of this group were women, and 36% 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 $85,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,275 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, 95% were women and 53% 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 $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 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 80% of this group were women, and 50% 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 $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 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 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $37,227 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. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% 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 $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 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. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 92% of this group were women, and 33% 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. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 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. Of these students, 80% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% 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 $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 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, 92% were women and 17% 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 $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% 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 Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 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, 91% were women and 36% 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. 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 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. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 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. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. About 88% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 8,602 |
| Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling | 3,538 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 2,462 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 521 |
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 325 |
References
*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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