Psychology at Governors State University
University Park, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
Governors State University graduates in psychology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Governors State University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 694 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $47,110 | $49,554 | #583 | — |
| 695 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $47,078 | $50,109 | #541 | $28,893 |
| 696 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $47,074 | $48,653 | #623 | $39,883 |
| 697 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $47,048 | $46,224 | #782 | $29,449 |
| 698 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $47,043 | $44,775 | #868 | $31,548 |
| 699 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $47,022 | $44,755 | #870 | $27,838 |
| 700 | Milligan University Milligan, TN | $46,990 | $51,332 | #433 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,449 one year after graduating and $47,048 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Governors State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Governors State University ranks #697 by median pay four years after graduation, and #782 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Governors State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,480.
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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.