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. We've also included details on how GSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #391 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Governors State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,829 a year. This is higher than $32,238, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GSU, public health students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public health bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,338.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Governors State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 57 |
| Communication Sciences | 56 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 43 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 29 |
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