Table II.
Pre-genetic counseling training program experience
| Question/Response | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate debt accrued during undergraduate education |
410 | |
| No debt | 189 | 46 |
| Less than $5,000 | 32 | 8 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 22 | 5 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 32 | 8 |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 28 | 7 |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 23 | 6 |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 16 | 4 |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 14 | 3 |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 11 | 3 |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 9 | 2 |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 2 | 0 |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 5 | 1 |
| $55,000 or more | 22 | 5 |
| Do not remember | 5 | 1 |
| Most influential factor for determining program attended |
410 | |
| Location | 157 | 38 |
| Program structure/curriculum | 62 | 15 |
| Cost of program | 61 | 15 |
| Reputation of Institution/ Program | 35 | 9 |
| Other a | 33 | 8 |
| Program Director | 24 | 6 |
| Financial Assistance available | 19 | 5 |
|
Exposure to certain clinical
specialties |
14 | 3 |
| Length of program | 3 | 1 |
|
Exposure to certain patient
population |
1 | 0 |
| Faculty reputation | 1 | 0 |
|
Global/International opportunities
available |
0 | 0 |
| Research opportunities available | 0 | 0 |
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“Other” responses included “being accepted” and “program fit”/”program culture”