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Nursing at Governors State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Governors State University
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.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Governors State University

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).

Governors State University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Nursing majors at Governors State University

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).

Governors State University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Governors State University

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).

Governors State University gender breakdown of Nursing Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Governors State University

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

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