Healthcare
Genetic Counselors
Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.
Median salary
$98,910
Typical range
$79k – $138k
Job outlook
+9% (faster than average)
AI exposure
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Education
Typical entry: Master's degree
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Junior Genetic Counselors
Entry / Junior
$78,680
~2 yrs to advance
Genetic Counselors
Established
$98,910
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Genetic Counselors
Senior
$118,345
Key skills
A typical day
- •Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
- •Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
- •Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
- •Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance.
- •Write detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts to patients or referring physicians.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Healthcare
Explore all- Johns Hopkins University7% admit · $93,000 grad pay
- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- University of Michigan18% admit · $87,000 grad pay
- Duke University6% admit · $105,000 grad pay
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill19% admit · $73,000 grad pay
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