New York · Genetics

Best institutions to study Genetics in New York

The Genetics program focuses on the study of DNA structures and expressions, exploring how these variations contribute to differences among organisms. This field is ideal for students interested in biological and biomedical sciences,…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 26.08
States offered
37
with a program page
Degrees / yr
93
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,639
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
76%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Genetic Counselors
$112,230
BLS OEWS May 2025

8 institutions offering Genetics in New York

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Columbia University in the City of New York
New York Private not-for-profit
1896%$15,315
2Long Island University
Brookville Private not-for-profit
1757%$24,639
3Cornell University
Ithaca Private not-for-profit
1295%$17,613
4University of Rochester
Rochester Private not-for-profit
1285%$25,874
5Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx Private not-for-profit
11
6Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Public
976%
7SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia Public
850%
8University at Buffalo
Buffalo Public
675%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Genetic Counselors (SOC 29-9092).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+9.3%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$98,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Genetic Counselors earn in New York

Jobs in New York
240
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$112,230
median $107,450
Best-paying metro
$115,310
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

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Genetic Counselors
$112,230 avg · 240 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Genetics programs in New York.

How much do Genetic Counselors earn in New York?+

The average annual wage for Genetic Counselors in New York is $112,230 (median $107,450), across about 240 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Genetics program?+

The Genetics program focuses on the study of DNA structures and expressions, exploring how these variations contribute to differences among organisms. This field is ideal for students interested in biological and biomedical sciences,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, critical thinking, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Genetic Counselors?+

The national job outlook is about +9.3% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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