by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about 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 teacher education grade specific.
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GSU is a solid choice among schools offering teacher education grade specific. Specifically, it ranked #718 out of 1,231 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #32 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Governors State University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
Teacher Education Grade Specific majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,328 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, teacher education grade specific graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 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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Among recent graduates, 13% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of teacher education grade specific 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 teacher education grade specific.
| 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 |
Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a master’s degree in teacher education grade specific from GSU identified as women.
The largest share of teacher education grade specific master’s degree graduates at GSU are Black or African American. Roughly 86% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the teacher education grade specific majors at Governors State University.
This teacher education grade specific program at GSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 20 |
GSU granted 26 degrees in elementary education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
GSU conferred 20 degrees in early childhood education and teaching in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (35%).