by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer & information sciences.
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GSU holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences. In particular, it placed #483 out of 1,619 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GSU earn a median of $59,076 a year. This is higher than $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GSU, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $18,575 in student loans. This is below $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 89% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are White. Approximately 39% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 72% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at GSU are Non-Resident Alien. About 97% 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 master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 193 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the computer & information sciences majors at Governors State University.
This computer & information sciences program at GSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 187 |
| Information Technology | 42 |
| Computer Information Systems | 30 |