Is Governors State University worth it?
Governors State University is a public, four-year institution in University Park, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 1,215 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, business administration and management and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,030
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,405
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,169
Average net price
$12,329
Completion rate
22%
Completions (2024)
1,215
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,556
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,436 | $59,562 | 120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $42,107 | $50,703 | 114 |
| Social Work | Master's | $52,231 | $62,482 | 97 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,449 | $47,048 | 91 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $52,581 | $63,633 | 74 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $42,456 | $55,811 | 74 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $27,071 | $47,475 | 55 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $45,235 | $46,895 | 54 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $44,498 | $53,227 | 53 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $48,567 | $70,895 | 51 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $47,836 | $61,223 | 48 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $59,492 | $56,452 | 47 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $52,115 | $79,154 | 45 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $36,537 | $51,027 | 41 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $69,605 | $57,823 | 40 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Master's | 156 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Medical Informatics | Master's | 53 |
| Management Science | Master's | 51 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Master's | 42 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 31 |
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Sources: federal figures for Governors State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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