by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #281 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Governors State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from GSU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from GSU. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the GSU communication sciences 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.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at GSU make a median salary of $59,492. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a master's degree in communication sciences from GSU. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Governors State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 96 |
| Nursing | 55 |
| Public Health | 44 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 27 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.