Governors State University Rankings Based on Salary
- Governors State University ranks better than 54% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Governors State University ranks better than 68% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Governors State University's Top Ranking
- #24
Salary and Debt by Major at Governors State University
We calculated a salary score for each of Governors State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Governors State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for Governors State Bachelor's Degrees
Governors State ranks higher than 54% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $18,750 | $42,123 |
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $32,925 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,520 | $41,751 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $20,000 | $31,314 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $15,000 | $44,523 |
| Computer Science | $14,250 | $48,041 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $16,500 | $42,682 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $18,500 | $33,993 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $27,066 | $37,671 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,000 | $35,891 |
| Psychology, General | $20,000 | $30,475 |
| Public Health | $18,750 | $31,133 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $12,500 | $82,440 |
| Social Work | $25,000 | $32,391 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $22,500 | $34,348 |
Salary Scores for Governors State Master's Degrees
Governors State ranks higher than 43% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $52,107 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,250 | $76,460 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $50,483 | $53,775 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,500 | $40,467 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $51,250 | $51,392 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $63,005 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Not Reported | $50,270 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $37,208 |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $42,188 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $41,000 | $85,760 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $54,504 | $67,473 |
| Social Work | $34,935 | $44,845 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $52,107 |
Salary Scores for Governors State Doctoral Degrees
Governors State ranks higher than 58% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $88,861 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $66,800 | $72,290 |
Governors State University Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
Governors State University delivers a superb education that is instructional and creates an excellent experience to students who are majoring in Psychology and many other majors! The Professors are interested in the students and engaging in terms of academia and excellence in creating the best educational route for students. The successful core curriculum prepared myself for an amazing educational experience. I just recently received my acceptance letter from Adler University, where I will study Clinical Psychology... Read More
I love GSU. The classes was a nice size meaning your instructor will know you by name. They was very helpful and care about you succeeding. I received my B.S there. In would have stayed fire my master's, but Mrs. S. is over the criminal justice department who really do not give a crap....when 'chip'was over it he was AWESOME.