Computer Science at Governors State University
University Park, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Governors State University graduates in computer science earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Governors State University Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 302 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $79,877 | $78,479 | #309 | $53,544 |
| 303 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $79,438 | $82,659 | #289 | — |
| 304 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $79,403 | $86,739 | #273 | $46,710 |
| 305 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $79,154 | $77,768 | #312 | $52,115 |
| 306 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $78,973 | $86,269 | #275 | $60,225 |
| 307 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $78,943 | $71,833 | #330 | $42,882 |
| 308 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $78,137 | $79,442 | #305 | — |
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 and Information Sciences | $70,895 | $48,567 | #376 of 459 |
| 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 science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,115 one year after graduating and $79,154 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Governors State University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Governors State University ranks #305 by median pay four years after graduation, and #312 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Governors State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,750.
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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.