by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #25 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GSU highly for general psychology, placing at #694 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 694 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Illinois | 24 of 39 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 95 of 172 |
The following degree levels are granted in general psychology at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
GSU ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,117 a year. This is lower than $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $25,375 in student loans. This is higher 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, 28% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were White. About 43% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
GSU conferred 76 bachelor’s completions in psychology, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 6 |
