by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 11 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 communication sciences, ranked #297 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 297 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Illinois | 16 of 16 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 50 of 52 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication sciences at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
GSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GSU earn a median of $53,145 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is above $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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Every one of the 12 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from GSU were women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were White. Roughly 50% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GSU granted 12 bachelor’s completions in communication sciences and disorders, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 24 |
