Accounting and Related Services at Governors State University
University Park, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Governors State University graduates in accounting and related services earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Governors State University Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 688 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $61,361 | $60,287 | #720 | $55,313 |
| 689 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $61,346 | $65,833 | #636 | $40,607 |
| 690 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $61,262 | $62,285 | #699 | $46,034 |
| 691 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $61,223 | $60,151 | #725 | $47,836 |
| 692 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $61,206 | $62,229 | #701 | $45,079 |
| 693 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $61,162 | $62,818 | #695 | $41,488 |
| 694 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $61,117 | $70,748 | #492 | $37,466 |
Other Majors at Governors State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,391 | $80,391 | #416 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $79,154 | $52,115 | #305 of 349 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $70,895 | $48,567 | #376 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,562 | $44,436 | #811 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $58,455 | — | #111 of 215 |
| Social Work | $56,123 | $44,133 | #108 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,811 | $42,456 | #300 of 660 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $53,227 | $44,498 | #192 of 275 |
| Public Health | $51,027 | $36,537 | #160 of 215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,703 | $42,107 | #285 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,426 | $29,580 | #232 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,475 | $27,071 | #519 of 660 |
| Psychology | $47,048 | $29,449 | #697 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,895 | $45,235 | #388 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $43,641 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Governors State University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,836 one year after graduating and $61,223 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Governors State University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Governors State University ranks #691 by median pay four years after graduation, and #725 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Governors State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.