Academics at Governors State University

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Governors State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

41 Majors With Completions

11:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

28% Full-Time Faculty

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

Faculty Resources
Most Popular Majors
Additional Questions to Ask
Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 11 students per faculty member, Governors State University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. At Governors State University, 28% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Governors State University offers 41 majors with reported completions across 16 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Governors State University are summarised below:

Degree Level	Offered
Associate	—
Bachelor’s	✓
Master’s	✓
Doctorate	✓

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Governors State University.

Most Popular Majors	Graduates
Computer Science	187
Business Administration, Management and Operations	106
Psychology, General	82
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	79
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	56

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Governors State University:

Looking for flexibility? Governors State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 2,315 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (56% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Governors State University.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Governors State University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

Majors & Degree Programs at Governors State University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
Faculty Composition at Governors State University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
Graduation and Retention at Governors State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
Distance Learning at Governors State University — what online and distance learning is available
Accreditation Detail at Governors State University — regional and program accreditation status