by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer science.
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GSU holds a strong position among schools offering computer science. Specifically, it ranked #234 out of 637 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, computer science students borrow a median amount of $17,750 in student loans. This is below $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, 84% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are Black or African American. About 35% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of computer science master’s degree graduates at GSU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 98% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 153 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the computer science majors at Governors State University.