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2024 Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools in the Far Western US Region

2 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
24 Genetic Counseling/Counselor Degrees Awarded
Genetic Counseling/Counselor is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #706 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

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

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Genetic Counseling/Counselor Rankings by Degree Level

Master's Degrees in Genetic Counseling/Counselor

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 Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Genetic Counseling/Counselor in the Far Western US Region

The schools below may not offer all types of genetic counseling/counselor degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Far Western US Region Schools in Genetic Counseling/Counselor

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Any student who is interested in genetic counseling/counselor has to check out University of California - Los Angeles. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.More information about a degree in genetic counseling/counselor from University of California - Los Angeles

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University of California - Irvine is a good option for students interested in a degree in genetic counseling/counselor. UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the city of Irvine. This university ranks 15th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.More information about a degree in genetic counseling/counselor from University of California - Irvine

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25.0% Growth in Graduates

Keck Graduate Institute is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in genetic counseling/counselor. KGI is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. This school ranks 9th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.More information about a degree in genetic counseling/counselor from Keck Graduate Institute

Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Colleges by State

Explore the best genetic counseling/counselor schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 999 24
Washington 831 0

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

Majors Similar to Genetic Counseling/Counselor

Related Major Annual Graduates
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 1,551
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1,237
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 464
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 281
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 262
Clinical/Medical Social Work 190
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 163
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 56
Trauma Counseling 1

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