by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #30 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GSU highly for education, coming in at #752 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 752 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 33 of 48 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 102 of 215 |
The table below lists every degree level available for education at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
This education field at GSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in education.
GSU holds a strong position among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #30 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 30 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 95 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 586 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at GSU report a median salary of $40,842 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GSU, education students accumulate a median of $21,500 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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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are White. Roughly 54% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at GSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 2 |
