Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Governors State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 57th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Governors State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,391 | $88,391 | -1% | #416 of 966 | #529 | $12,500 |
| Computer Science | $52,115 | $79,154 | -26% | #305 of 349 | #312 | $15,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,567 | $70,895 | -23% | #376 of 459 | #391 | $15,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,836 | $61,223 | -20% | #691 of 796 | #725 | $18,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,436 | $59,562 | -13% | #811 of 1176 | #896 | $17,885 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $58,455 | -1% | #111 of 215 | #147 | $18,500 |
| Social Work | $44,133 | $56,123 | +8% | #108 of 420 | #145 | $22,962 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,456 | $55,811 | +1% | #300 of 660 | #368 | $20,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,498 | $53,227 | -9% | #192 of 275 | #219 | $20,000 |
| Public Health | $36,537 | $51,027 | -13% | #160 of 215 | #175 | $17,928 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,107 | $50,703 | -4% | #285 of 476 | #323 | $26,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,580 | $50,426 | +4% | #232 of 576 | #272 | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,071 | $47,475 | -16% | #519 of 660 | #557 | $17,250 |
| Psychology | $29,449 | $47,048 | -7% | #697 of 1027 | #782 | $19,480 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,235 | $46,895 | -1% | #388 of 680 | #530 | $19,813 |
| Biology | $43,641 | — | — | — | — | $19,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Governors State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $200,139
- Avg rent near campus: $1,900/mo — vs ~$929/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60478 (9.3% cap, Country Club Hills)
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🏆 Where Governors State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,872 | $7,872 |
| Room | $8,360 | |
| Board | $3,000 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,780 | $26,780 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,982 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,419 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,856 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $10,513 |
| $110,001+ | $18,292 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Governors State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology