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Genetic Counseling/Counselor in Massachusetts

Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 46 students earned their Genetic Counseling/Counselor degrees in MA.

A Genetic Counseling/Counselor major is the 324th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Genetic Counseling/Counselor Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 46

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 34.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 37.0%
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Jobs for Genetic Counseling/Counselor Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 170 people employed in jobs related to a genetic counseling/counselor degree, compared to 2,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Genetic Counseling/Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, genetic counseling/counselor grads earn an average of $83,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,860.

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

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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Bay Path University

Longmeadow
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Bay Path will pay a net price of $17,183. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Bay Path.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,779. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U.

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Genetic Counseling/Counselor Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 21% $83,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Mental Health Counseling 557
Community Health Services/Counseling 91
Mental Health Services Technician 36
Clinical Pastoral Counseling 33
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 30
Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling 15
Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy 13
Other Mental Health Services 10

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