by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GSU among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, ranked #970 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 970 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Illinois | 50 of 61 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 137 of 213 |
The following degree levels are granted in liberal arts general studies at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
GSU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GSU earn a median of $37,766 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $36,500 in student loans. This is higher 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, 30% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were Black or African American. Approximately 44% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
GSU granted 79 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (44%).
