Fast Facts
This page contains important information about students from the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program, including information on student success, demographics, and applicant data
Student Success
Graduation Rates
Below are the graduation rates for the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program.
Year of Graduation | Graduation Rate |
2022 | 100% (8/8) |
2021 | 87.5% (7/8) |
2020 | 100% (7/7) |
Three-Year Average | 95.7% (22/23) |
Employment Rates
Below are the employment rates for graduates of our Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program. Employment rates are gathered approximately 12 months after graduation from the program.
Year of Graduation | Employment Rate |
2022 | 100% (8/8) |
2021 | 100% (7/7) |
2020 | 100% (7/7) |
Three-Year Average | 100% (22/22) |
Board Exam Pass Rates
Below are pass rates for the board exam taken by our graduates.
Year of Graduation | First Attempt Pass Rate | Overall Pass Rate |
Three-Year Average (2020 to 2022) | 85.7% (18/21) | 100% (21/21) |
Current Enrollment Profile for Fall 2022
The data below is for all currently enrolled students in the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program.
Total Program Enrollment: 13
Age
- Average: 24.9
- Range: 23 to 30
Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian/Alaskan Native: 0%
- Asian: 0%
- Black/African American: 7.7%
- Hispanic: 0%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 38.5%
- Two or More Races: 23.1%
- Not Specified or Unknown: 30.8%
Gender
- Females: 76.9%
- Males: 23.1%
Students Receiving Financial Aid: 46.2%
Financial Aid can refer to loans, scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, etc.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- Classroom Setting: 8 students to 1 faculty
- Laboratory Setting: N/A
- Clinical Setting: 1 student to 1 certified genetic counselor
Applicant Statistics for Fall 2022
The data below includes all prospective students who completed a UAMS OAA application to the program.
Number Admitted and Enrolled: 5
Number of Applicants: 71
Three-year Average Number of Applicants: 75
Entering GPAs