by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #1,115 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #35 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Governors State University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in business administration from GSU. This makes it the #752 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #114 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at GSU is $44,436. This is less than $45,741, which is the national median of all business administration majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GSU was $328 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,872 | $7,872 |
| Fees | $3,448 | $3,448 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,360 | $11,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the GSU business administration bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GSU Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from GSU make a median salary of $72,212 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 business administration majors earned their master's degree from GSU. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Governors State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 57 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 4 |
| Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | 3 |
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