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 compsci.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Governors State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 77 students received their master’s degree in compsci from GSU. This makes it the #50 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,670 a year. This is less than $63,247, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GSU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $17,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Governors State University.
Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from GSU in 2020-2021, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 compsci majors earned their master's degree from GSU. Of these graduates, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 68 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 39 |
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