by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #28 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GSU as a strong choice for teacher education grade specific, ranked #667 out of 1,208 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 667 of 1,208 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Illinois | 31 of 43 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 101 of 185 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in teacher education grade specific at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
GSU ranks competitively among schools offering teacher education grade specific at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #28 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Teacher Education Grade Specific majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,328 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, teacher education grade specific graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 13% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are White. Roughly 54% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GSU granted 26 bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
GSU awarded 13 bachelor’s completions in early childhood education and teaching recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 7 |
