Governors State University
University Park, Illinois · Public · 2,556 undergraduates
All 26 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,563 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,933 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,705 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,741 |
| $110k and up | $22,076 |
| All families (average) | $12,329 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,703 | +$14,621 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,562 | +$23,480 | clears the bar | $17,885 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,048 | +$10,966 | clears the bar | $19,480 | 1.8 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $92,964 | +$56,882 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $55,811 | +$19,729 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1 yr |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $61,223 | +$25,141 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $63,633 | +$27,551 | clears the bar | $47,477 | 1.7 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $51,027 | +$14,945 | clears the bar | $17,928 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $131,619 | +$95,537 | clears the bar | $41,125 | 0.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $62,482 | +$26,400 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $76,515 | +$40,433 | clears the bar | $49,932 | 1.2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $47,475 | +$11,393 | clears the bar | $17,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $79,154 | +$43,072 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $70,895 | +$34,813 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $57,823 | +$21,741 | clears the bar | $69,700 | 3.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 26 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 54% of students receive Pell grants · 22% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.