Nursing at Governors State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Governors State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Governors State University is located in University Park, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 nursing degrees were awarded at Governors State University.
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Studying Online at Governors State University
Online coursework is an option at Governors State University. Of 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Governors State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Governors State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #37 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #53 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #85 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #144 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #631 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1041 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #37 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #53 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #85 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #144 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #631 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1041 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Governors State University
Students who complete Governors State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,132 |
| 2 years | $87,494 |
| 3 years | $91,376 |
| 4 years | $101,307 |
| 5 years | $108,706 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Governors State University take home a median $101,307, compared with $56,614 for all Governors State University graduates — about 79% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Governors State University comes in at $27,342.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Governors State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Governors State University are 87% women (40) and 13% men (6).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Governors State University
Among the 21 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Governors State University, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Governors State University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Governors State University
Among the 22 master’s nursing graduates at Governors State University, 91% were women (20) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 55% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Governors State University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Governors State University
Among the 2 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Governors State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Governors State University, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Governors State University
The Nursing program at Governors State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 21 |
| Nursing Administration | 4 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Science | 18 |
| Nursing Practice | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.