Salary Data
Median (with eight years in the field): $67,200
25th to 75th percentile (with eight or more years of experience): $65,500-$77,900
(Data provided by PayScale.com)
Training
Most people enter training with a bachelor's degree in biology, genetics, nursing, psychology, public health, or social work. To become a certified genetic counselor, you must complete a master's degree from one of the 32 accredited U.S. programs and pass the American Board of Genetic Counseling's examination.
Learn More
- National Society of Genetic Counselors
- Medline Plus Portal on Genetic Counseling
- New York Times series by Amy Harmon on the impact on new genetic discoveries on American life
- Practical Genetic Counseling (sixth edition) by Peter Harper
Laura of NY @ Nov 18, 2009 12:03:04 PM
Cory B of GA @ Nov 12, 2009 18:04:52 PM
Julia 14 of PA @ Nov 12, 2009 14:27:33 PM