The Pitt Genetic Counseling Program strives to make an excellent education affordable.
Tuition
Genetic Counseling students pay full-time tuition rates for the fall and spring semester of their first year. During the summer, students are enrolled in a summer course. In the fall and spring semester of their second year, students pay part-time tuition rates based on the number of credits in which they are enrolled (usually 4-5 credits).
Students pursuing a dual degree program will have increased tuition costs due to the additional credit hours.
The following is an estimation of tuition and fees, as tuition rates change each year. If students take extra classes or certificates they could incur additional costs. Other costs row listed below includes the student activity fee, wellness fee, computing and network services fee, security and transportation fee. Out-of-state tuition is the rate for international students.
For additional information and official tuition numbers, please see the school-level tuition and financial aid overview to review all options on financing your degree.
- Estimated Tuition for MS in Genetic Counseling
First Year
Pennsylvania Resident Out of State Resident+ Tuition $31,510 $55,594 Other costs* $1,630 $1,630 Summer
Pennsylvania Resident Out of State Resident+ Tuition $3,840 $6,819 Other costs* $484 $484 Second Year
Pennsylvania Resident Out of State Resident+ Tuition $15,360 $27,276 Other costs* $968 $968
*Includes: Student Activity Fee, Wellness Fee, Computing and Network Services Fee, Security and Transportation Fee +Includes international students
- Estimated Tuition for MS GC/MPH Public Health Genetics
First Year
Pennsylvania Resident Out of State Resident+ Tuition $34,070 $61,582 Other costs* $1,630 $1,630 Summer term 1
Pennsylvania Resident Out of State Resident+ Tuition (3 credits) $3,840 $6,819 Other costs* $484 $484 Second Year
Pennsylvania Resident Out of State Resident+ Tuition $31,510 $55,594 Other costs* $1,630 $1,630 Summer term 2
Pennsylvania Resident Out of State Resident+ Tuition (1 credit) $1,280 $2,273 Other costs $484 $484
Work Positions and Scholarships
Genetic counseling students and dual degree students are eligible for part time student positions. In the past, our students have been successful in obtaining positions that involve working 20 hours a week for a faculty member at an hourly wage. Most students find positions that provide them with research experience that can be used for their master's thesis. With these part time positions, pay is variable and depends on the faculty member's particular position. Tuition remission is not available.
Genetic counseling students may be eligible for select scholarships offered through the School of Public Health and/or the University of Pittsburgh. When eligible, genetic counseling students have been successful in obtaining these scholarships in the past. Scholarship funding varies by year. Please contact us if you have questions about scholarship availability for students participating in the current application cycle.
Scholarship Information for the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match
Both MS Genetic Counseling and MS/MPH Dual Degree students are eligible for both of these scholarship opportunities.
13310 2-Academic Yr- MS Program – Scholarship
It is expected that there will be two positions for this scholarship track. This scholarship is made possible through the C.C. and Clara Li Endowed Scholarship program. In general, the C.C. and Clara Li scholarships are in the range of $1000 to $2000 and are based on available endowment income. The scholarship can be used to support tuition, travel, or other educational expenses. Applicants do not need to apply for the scholarship. All applicants who interview with the Genetic Counseling Program are considered for this track.
Genetic Counseling Scholarships Post-Match Opportunity
The Department of Human Genetics has scholarships available to incoming genetic counseling students that are registered full-time. The goal of this scholarship is to improve opportunities for those that are underrepresented in the genetic counseling profession. Students can apply for consideration of the scholarship after they have matched with the program. Information on how to apply will be sent out in a post-match acceptance email. The scholarships are available for full-time students in the amounts of $4,000 per semester for in-state students and $6,000 per semester for out-of-state students.