Outcomes
We Deliver on What We Promise
Earning an MS in Genetic Counseling is a significant investment of your time, focus and resources. We validate that choice by delivering exceptional program outcomes. Our past student data consistently demonstrates that our graduates achieve high ABGC Board exam pass rates and secure competitive, specialized positions across clinical, research and industry settings.
Employment
Our alumni are employed at a variety of leading medical centers and genetics/genomics companies and organizations. Most have roles that offer a combination of clinical, research, and/or teaching responsibilities. They are actively contributing to shaping the future of genetic counseling practice and our profession.
For graduates from the classes of 2024-2026:
- 82.4% (28/34) are currently working in genetic counseling
- 52.9% (18/34) secured their first job within 3 months of graduating
For all graduates from our program:
- 91.4% (64/70) are curently working in genetic counseling
- 74.3% (52/70) secured their first job within 3 months of graduating
ABGC Board Exam
We provide the rigorous academic foundation and clinical mentorship needed to confidently approach the next step in your career. Our graduates' exceptional pass rates on the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certification exam stand as a testament to our robust curriculum and dedicated faculty support.
For graduates from the classes of 2024-2026:
- 97.1% (33/34) have passed the ABGC exam
- 97.1% (33/34) passed on their first attempt
For all graduates from our program:
- 98.6% (69/70) have passed the ABGC exam
- 88.6% (62/70) passed on their first attempt
Time to Graduation
We are committed to providing the resources, clear pathways, and individual academic advising necessary for every student to thrive. Our consistently high on-time graduation rates reflect a supportive learning environment designed to help you transition smoothly and predictably from the classroom to your career.
For student matriculating into the classes of 2024-2026:
- 100% (34/34) of students completing the program graduated on time
- 94.4% (34/36) of enrolled students have completed the program to date
For all student matriculating into our program:
- 100% (70/70) of students completing the program graduated on time
- 93.3% (70/75) of enrolled students have completed the program to date
Research Accomplishments
Through dedicated faculty mentorship and robust institutional resources, we empower our students to become thought leaders in the genetic counseling community. Our graduates consistently showcase their findings on national stages and author articles in peer-reviewed journals, driving the field forward before and after graduation.
- 98% of alums have presented their graduate research at one or more national genetics meetings
- 55% of alums have published their graduate research in peer-reviewed journals or shared access sources to date
- 45% of our students over the past five years have received competitive external grants to support their graduate research, including five winners of the prestigious Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship (JEMF) Student Research Award or the NSGC Student Resesarch Scholarship.