The average annual wage of the occupations is $98,130 and $47 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Genetic Counselors career. Based on BLS data, a total of 3,050 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Genetic Counselors.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 3 | $44,630 | - | - | - |
| Genetics (other) | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 2 | - | - | - | - |
The following 16 occupations are related to Genetic Counselors.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | 71,730 | $106,600 | $51 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 14,480 | $110,300 | $53 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 73,860 | $71,280 | $34 |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| Neurologists | 9,350 | $271,470 | $131 |
| Pediatricians, General | 34,870 | $205,860 | $99 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
The following 5 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Genetic Counselors. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.