by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GSU highly for public & social service, placing at #727 out of 861 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in public & social service at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 42 |
This public & social service field at GSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 54 |
| Public Administration | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
GSU is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,944 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GSU, public & social service students accumulate a median of $33,983 in student loans. This is higher than $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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Among recent graduates, 17% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are Black or African American. Approximately 42% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at GSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 42 |
