Also called: Certified Genetic Counselor, CGC
Helps people understand genetic test results and what they mean for their health and their families.
Meets with a woman whose mother had breast cancer, draws her family tree, explains what a BRCA test can and can't tell her, and helps her decide what to do with the results. Others help parents expecting a baby with a genetic condition.
BLS May 2024.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in genetic counseling (2 years) plus board certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Genetics, Psychology.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). Much faster than average.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI already reads variants and runs pre-test education chatbots, trimming routine visits; hard conversations about risk and family stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Psychology, AP Statistics, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-9092.
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