2024 Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Master's Degree Schools in California

a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #318 out of 1172 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for genetic counseling/counselor students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 24 master's degrees in genetic counseling/counselor to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on genetic counseling/counselor students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of genetic counseling/counselor students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized genetic counseling/counselor related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for genetic counseling/counselor students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Master's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Genetic Counseling/Counselor in California

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for genetic counseling/counselor students seeking a a master's degree.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Genetic Counseling/Counselor

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University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor needs to take a look at University of California - Los Angeles. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in genetic counseling/counselor from University of California - Los Angeles

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University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

University of California - Irvine is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. UC Irvine is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in genetic counseling/counselor from University of California - Irvine

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Keck Graduate Institute
Claremont, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Annual Graduates

Keck Graduate Institute is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. KGI is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont.More information about a master’s in genetic counseling/counselor from Keck Graduate Institute

Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	402	0

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Genetic Counseling/Counselor Related Rankings by Major

One of 13 majors within the Mental & Social Health Services area of study, Genetic Counseling/Counselor has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to Genetic Counseling/Counselor

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling	1,161
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor	41
Clinical/Medical Social Work	37

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.