Below are the key facts about this program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #22 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GSU among the top schools in the country for business administration & management, ranked #881 out of 2,027 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools | 881 of 2,027 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Illinois | 33 of 64 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 130 of 278 |
The following degree levels are offered in business administration & management at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in business administration & management.
GSU holds a strong position among schools offering business administration & management at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Business Administration & Management majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,445 a year. This is above $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, business administration & management students accumulate a median of $20,207 in student loans. This is lower than $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of business administration & management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of business administration & management bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were White. Approximately 40% 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 business administration & management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
GSU conferred 67 bachelor’s completions in business administration and management, general in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
GSU granted 6 bachelor’s completions in operations management and supervision recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Graduate study is also available at GSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Business Administration & Management | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Business Administration & Management | 8 |