GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$94K/yr
Average Salary
6 years
Years of Education
+26%
Job Growth
4K+
Total Jobs
Assess individual and family risk for inherited conditions. Guide patients through genetic testing decisions and help them understand results. One of the fastest-growing healthcare specialties.
$72K
Starting
$94K
Average
$115K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling
Typically 6 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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ABGC Board Certification (Genetic Counselor)
Required to practiceAmerican Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Master's Degree
Time in School
6 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+26%
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Pay range
$72K–$115K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+26%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
4K
in 2024
Much faster than average
Strong demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 4K to 4K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Direct match. ~3,510 jobs — small but rapidly growing profession.