by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #368 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Governors State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 77 students received their master’s degree in compsci from GSU. This makes it the #50 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,115 a year. This is less than $70,400, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GSU paid an average of $328 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about GSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 77% of compsci bachelor's degrees went to men and 23% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GSU does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students earned a master's degree in compsci from GSU. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Governors State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.