2027 Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools in the Southeast Region

Genetic Counseling/Counselor degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for genetic counseling/counselor students.

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• Best Genetic Counseling/Counselor Schools in the Southeast Region

Best Schools for Genetic Counseling/Counselor in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall genetic counseling/counselor education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Genetic Counseling/Counselor

1

Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Genetic Counseling/Counselor Degrees Awarded

$89,719 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Medical University Of South Carolina the best school in the country for a degree in genetic counseling/counselor. Located in the city of Charleston, Medical University Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 14 genetic counseling/counselor students who graduated with this degree at Medical University Of South Carolina in the most recent data year. Genetic Counseling/counselor graduates of Medical University Of South Carolina earn a median of $89,719 early in their careers. Medical University Of South Carolina graduates carry a median of $29,043 in student loans. Get the full genetic counseling/counselor details for Medical University Of South Carolina

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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Genetic Counseling/Counselor Degrees Awarded

$77,108 Median Starting Salary

Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in genetic counseling/counselor, ranking #2. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Virginia Commonwealth University awarded about 11 genetic counseling/counselor degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetic counseling/counselor degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $77,108. Typical student debt for the program is $23,813. See the full genetic counseling/counselor program report for Virginia Commonwealth University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.