by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GSU as a strong choice for computer science, coming in at #280 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 280 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Illinois | 12 of 27 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 28 of 77 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer science at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 156 |
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
GSU holds a strong position among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, computer science students borrow a median amount of $17,750 in student loans. This is below $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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Among recent graduates, 84% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are Black or African American. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at GSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 156 |