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2024 Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

4 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
52 Master's Degrees
Genetic Counseling/Counselor is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #318 most popular master's degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for genetic counseling/counselor students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 52 master's degrees in genetic counseling/counselor to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Genetic Counseling/Counselor School for Your Master's Degree

Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region The genetic counseling/counselor master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

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

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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 the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Genetic Counseling/Counselor in the Great Lakes Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Master's in Genetic Counseling/Counselor

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Northwestern University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in genetic counseling/counselor from Northwestern University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Wayne State University is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in genetic counseling/counselor from Wayne State University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Ohio State University - Main Campus is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in genetic counseling/counselor from Ohio State University - Main Campus

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Indiana State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Located in the small city of Terre Haute, Indiana State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in genetic counseling/counselor from Indiana State University

Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Colleges by State

Explore the best genetic counseling/counselor schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 553 18
Ohio 494 18
Michigan 476 8
Indiana 375 8
Wisconsin 317 0

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Genetic Counseling/Counselor is one of 13 different types of Mental & Social Health Services programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 893
Clinical/Medical Social Work 370
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 138
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 61
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 58
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 44
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 25

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