Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
Tuition and Scholarships
SCU Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee
$69,000 in tuition to complete the program.*
SCU’s Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee for degree programs allows you to plan your educational investment.
Benefits of our Fixed Tuition Guarantee:
- Guarantees your per-credit-hour rate for the scheduled duration of your program**
- Eliminates tuition price uncertainty
- Allows you to plan your finances in advance
If you would like to learn more about fixed rate tuition, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at FinancialAid@scuhs.edu.
You can also visit the Office of Financial Aid website to learn more about available scholarships, loans, and more.
* Tuition rate reflected above represents the fixed rate for a student entering during the 2024-2025 academic year. Tuition rates are subject to change and may not be reflected on this website or other SCU materials. Please contact us for the most updated information.
** Some limitations apply. View the Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee page for more information.
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling – 5 Terms
| Term | Credits | Tuition* | Program Fees** |
EXXAT Fees | Background Check |
Petition to Graduate Fee** |
Total Term Cost*** |
| 1 | 12 | $13,800 | $100 | $263 | – | $14,163 | |
| 2 | 12 | $13,800 | $100 | – | $13,900 | ||
| 3 | 12 | $13,800 | $100 | – | $13,900 | ||
| 4 | 12 | $13,800 | $100 | – | $13,900 | ||
| 5 | 12 | $13,800 | $100 | $150 | Â $225 | $14,275 | |
| Totals | 60 | $69,000 | $500 | $263 | $150 | $225 | $70,138 |
* Tuition is charged at $1,150 per credit hour.
** Program fees listed are for the 2025/2026 academic year and are subject to change. Program fees include charges for technology, malpractice insurance, student health, professional affiliation, and ASB, and are charged every term that a student is enrolled.
** Books, supplies, and other equipment not included in this tuition and fee schedule may be required for this program.
***Fieldwork travel expenses are dependent on the location and duration at the clinical rotation site. The leadership team will work with students directly, starting in the first semester of the first year, to identify clinical rotation sites that are as convenient and cost-effective as possible for students.
Breakdown of Additional Costs Not Associated with Tuition and Fees
SCU’s course structure has additional expenses students need to plan for outside of charges that come directly from the university. The SCU curricular model can have cost savings for students vs. the traditional fully on-campus mode.
- SCU’s MSGC program offers a limited residency model that should offer cost savings versus the traditional, fully on-campus model.
- Most of the coursework is delivered online, and there is no cost for relocation during online courses. In addition, students are not charged an application fee.
- Students should plan for additional, variable costs. Specifically, students should plan at least $5,000 for fieldwork travel, as all students are required to do at least one on-ground, in-person fieldwork practicum. Others may be required. Travel associated with fieldwork placement is eligible for financial assistance through the Financial Aid Department.
- Remote clinical rotations for practicum rotations may be available based on supervisor availability, and the program will strive to make these as accessible as possible to students; however, remote placements are not guaranteed. The program will also strive to provide on-ground rotations near the student’s place of residence; however, this is also not guaranteed.