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2027 Best Value Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools

22 Colleges in the United States
$22,417 Avg Student Debt
$72,179 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Genetic Counseling/Counselor Badge [Genetic Counseling/Counselor](/majors/health-care-professions/mental-social-health-services/genetic-counseling-counselor/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools to find the best return on investment for genetic counseling/counselor students.

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Finding the Best Value Genetic Counseling/Counselor School for You

Where you study genetic counseling/counselor affects both what you pay and what you earn. To help, we created our Best Value Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.

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2027 Best Value Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in genetic counseling/counselor, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools

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For return on investment in genetic counseling/counselor, no school beat University Of California Los Angeles this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, with out-of-state students paying around $46,121. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete the genetic counseling/counselor program here. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,097 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in genetic counseling/counselor will find it at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for genetic counseling/counselor graduates is $16,481. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Colorado Denver one of the best values for genetic counseling/counselor. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,383 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for genetic counseling/counselor graduates is $26,582. Early-career genetic counseling/counselor graduates make about $66,288. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of California Irvine one of the best values for genetic counseling/counselor. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Typical student debt for genetic counseling/counselor graduates is $16,539. Soon after graduation, genetic counseling/counselor degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $50,958. That is a strong return on a $16,539 median debt. University Of California Irvine admits about 29% of applicants.

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Kean University
Union, NJ

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kean University earned it the #5 place for genetic counseling/counselor. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,299, compared with $22,446 for out-of-state students. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates carry a median of $26,703 in student loans. Soon after graduation, genetic counseling/counselor degree recipients from Kean University generally make around $48,705. Set against $26,703 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Bay Path College
Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path College placed #6 among the best values for genetic counseling/counselor. Bay Path College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Longmeadow. Students from in state pay about $38,302 in tuition and fees. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates carry a median of $29,811 in student loans. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates of Bay Path College earn a median of $69,427 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,811 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania earned the #7 position for value in genetic counseling/counselor this year. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the town of Bloomsburg. Students from in state pay about $11,046 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,870 for out-of-state students. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates carry a median of $27,128 in student loans. Soon after graduation, genetic counseling/counselor degree recipients from Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $47,730. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Arizona placed #8 among the best values for genetic counseling/counselor. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the genetic counseling/counselor program here. Soon after graduation, genetic counseling/counselor degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $43,177. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas placed #9 among the best values for genetic counseling/counselor. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Typical student debt for genetic counseling/counselor graduates is $24,907. Early-career genetic counseling/counselor graduates make about $56,289. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Kansas admits about 94% of applicants.

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Johns Hopkins University placed #10 among the best values for genetic counseling/counselor. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete the genetic counseling/counselor program here. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $54,741 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value genetic counseling/counselor schools. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,098, while out-of-state students pay about $22,562. Students borrow a median of $26,162 to complete the genetic counseling/counselor program here. Early-career genetic counseling/counselor graduates make about $46,855. That is a strong return on a $26,162 median debt. University Of Alabama At Birmingham admits about 88% of applicants.

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University At Buffalo placed #12 among the best values for genetic counseling/counselor. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Typical student debt for genetic counseling/counselor graduates is $22,232. Early-career genetic counseling/counselor graduates make about $52,403. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University At Buffalo admits about 74% of applicants.

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Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #13 among the best values for genetic counseling/counselor. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete the genetic counseling/counselor program here. Soon after graduation, genetic counseling/counselor degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Boise State University placed #14 among the best values for genetic counseling/counselor. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Typical student debt for genetic counseling/counselor graduates is $24,311. Soon after graduation, genetic counseling/counselor degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $49,059. Set against $24,311 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Virginia Commonwealth University placed #15 among the best values for genetic counseling/counselor. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete the genetic counseling/counselor program here. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $77,108 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University earned the #16 position for value in genetic counseling/counselor this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete the genetic counseling/counselor program here. Early-career genetic counseling/counselor graduates make about $63,598. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #17 for value in genetic counseling/counselor this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Typical student debt for genetic counseling/counselor graduates is $14,000. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $58,269 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,000 median debt. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University came in at #18 for value in genetic counseling/counselor this year. Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. In-state tuition and fees average $67,642. Typical student debt for genetic counseling/counselor graduates is $21,577. Soon after graduation, genetic counseling/counselor degree recipients from Wake Forest University generally make around $67,369. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 22% of applicants are accepted.

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Northwestern University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value genetic counseling/counselor schools. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the genetic counseling/counselor program here. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $67,518 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #20 spot for genetic counseling/counselor value this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Typical student debt for genetic counseling/counselor graduates is $24,958. Soon after graduation, genetic counseling/counselor degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $56,926. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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Case Western Reserve University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value genetic counseling/counselor schools. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $66,608 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete the genetic counseling/counselor program here. Early-career genetic counseling/counselor graduates make about $74,459. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.

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Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value genetic counseling/counselor schools. Set in the suburb of Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,862. Typical student debt for genetic counseling/counselor graduates is $24,245. Early-career genetic counseling/counselor graduates make about $90,987. That is a strong return on a $24,245 median debt. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 22 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.

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