by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #24 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GSU among the top schools in the country for accounting, ranked #711 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 711 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Illinois | 27 of 34 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 124 of 167 |
Here is each degree level available for accounting at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
GSU holds a strong position among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #24 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 24 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 86 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 476 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,012 a year. This is higher than $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GSU, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower than $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are White. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at GSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 11 |
