2026 Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools in Illinois
Genetic Counseling/Counselor degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their genetic counseling/counselor programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for genetic counseling/counselor students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Genetic Counseling/Counselor in Illinois
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall genetic counseling/counselor education in Illinois.
Top Schools in Genetic Counseling/Counselor
Northwestern University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 17 genetic counseling/counselor degrees were awarded at Northwestern University in the most recent year. Graduates of the genetic counseling/counselor program make about $67,518 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.
- 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 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).
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