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Genetic Counseling/Counselor in California

Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 51 students earned their Genetic Counseling/Counselor degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Genetic Counseling/Counselor is the 338th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Genetic Counseling/Counselor Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 51

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Genetic Counseling/Counselor Grads in California

There are 490 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/Counselor Jobs in California

A typical salary for a genetic counseling/counselor grad in the state is $89,530, compared to a typical salary of $80,860 nationwide.

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

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
631 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,426. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,163 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,752. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

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Genetic Counseling/Counselor Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 1,228
Other Mental Health Services 86
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 56
Mental Health Counseling 41
Clinical/Medical Social Work 37
Mental Health Services Technician 8
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 3

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