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 grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #609 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #32 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 521 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 609 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Governors State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at GSU is $45,235. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at GSU paid an average of $328 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from GSU. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GSU does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Governors State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 64 |
| Student Counseling | 7 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.