Computer and Information Sciences at Governors State University
University Park, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Governors State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Governors State University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 373 | American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $71,486 | $74,003 | #357 | $51,687 |
| 374 | American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ | $71,486 | $73,453 | #363 | $51,687 |
| 375 | American InterContinental University-Houston Houston, TX | $71,486 | $72,680 | #370 | $51,687 |
| 376 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $70,895 | $69,654 | #391 | $48,567 |
| 377 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $70,696 | $83,309 | #272 | $54,817 |
| 378 | Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | $70,610 | $71,811 | #377 | $45,323 |
| 379 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $70,588 | $83,182 | #273 | $45,904 |
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 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,223 | $47,836 | #691 of 796 |
| 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 computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,567 one year after graduating and $70,895 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Governors State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Governors State University ranks #376 by median pay four years after graduation, and #391 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Governors State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.