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The cheapest state to get a genetic counselor (cgc) license is Arkansas at $10. The most expensive is Nevada at $775. The national average is $225.
Lowest
$10
Arkansas
Average
$225
across 25 states
Median
$170
13 states at or below
Range
$765
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | $10 | $5 | — |
| #2 | New Jersey | $30 | — | 40 hrs |
| #3 | Indiana | $40 | $30 | 50 hrs |
| #4 | Florida | $48.25 | — | — |
| #5 | North Dakota | $55 | $55 | — |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | $75 | $75 | 30 hrs |
| #7 | California | $100 | $100 | — |
| #8 | Tennessee | $110 | — | 50 hrs |
| #9 | New Hampshire | $121 | $121 | 50 hrs |
| #10 | Louisiana | $125 | — | — |
| #11 | Illinois | $150 | — | — |
| #11 | Kentucky | $150 | $150 | 30 hrs |
| #13 | Rhode Island | $170 | $170 | — |
| #14 | Oregon | $200 | $50 | — |
| #15 | Ohio | $203.50 | $150 | 30 hrs |
| #16 | Michigan | $237 | $162 | 75 hrs |
| #17 | Idaho | $280 | $240 | — |
| #18 | Oklahoma | $300 | $206.55 | 30 hrs |
| #19 | Connecticut | $315 | $190 | — |
| #20 | Maryland | $351.25 | $250 plus up to $26 MHCC fee | — |
| #21 | Minnesota | $383.25 | $150 | 25 hrs |
| #22 | Alabama | $400 | $300 | 25 hrs |
| #23 | Georgia | $405 | $205 | 30 hrs |
| #24 | South Carolina | $600 | — | — |
| #25 | Nevada | $775 | — | — |
| — | Alaska | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Arizona | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Colorado | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Delaware | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | District of Columbia | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Hawaii | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Iowa | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Kansas | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Maine | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Massachusetts | Varies — see details | $300 | 50 hrs |
| — | Mississippi | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Missouri | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Montana | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Nebraska | Varies — see details | $110 | — |
| — | New Mexico | Varies — see details | $150 plus $3.75 convenience fee online | — |
| — | New York | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | North Carolina | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | South Dakota | Varies — see details | $100 | — |
| — | Texas | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Utah | Varies — see details | $138 | 40 hrs |
| — | Vermont | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Virginia | Varies — see details | — | 50 hrs |
| — | Washington | Varies — see details | — | 75 hrs |
| — | West Virginia | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Wisconsin | Varies — see details | — | 30 hrs |
| — | Wyoming | Varies — see details | — | — |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
Arkansas has the lowest total initial licensing fees at $10. The national average is $225.
Nevada has the highest total initial fees at $775, which is $765 more than the cheapest state.
The average total initial licensing cost across 25 states is $225. Costs range from $10 to $775.
There is significant variation across the 25 states with data. Values range from $10 to $775, with a median of $170.